Zones 4–8. Fothergilla, also known as the flowering shrub with the funny name and the fantastic flowers. Fothergilla blooms appear in late spring and are a true delight thanks to their fragrance ...

The flower colors can range from white to fuchsia, depending on the variety. As the name implies, bottlebrush (Callistemon spp) shrubs produce vibrant flower spikes that are shaped like a bottlebrush.