{"id":283290,"date":"2026-06-28T04:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T08:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/5-colourful-shrubs-that-will-block-out-neighbours-and-brighten-your-garden\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T12:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T16:25:07","slug":"5-colourful-shrubs-that-will-block-out-neighbours-and-brighten-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/5-colourful-shrubs-that-will-block-out-neighbours-and-brighten-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Colourful Shrubs That Will Block Out Neighbours And Brighten Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 Colourful Shrubs That Will Block Out Neighbours And Brighten Your Garden<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/uk\/garden\/plants\/a71692480\/colourful-shrubs-privacy-garden\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-06-28 04:31:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Seeking more privacy in your garden? Colourful shrubs could be the solution for you.<\/strong>
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There are plenty of ways to block out neighbours, from building a fence and installing a pergola to positioning screening planters. But one of the prettiest options is to plant colourful shrubs, which provide a natural screen while adding seasonal interest.
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Shrubs are an easy way to brighten up your outdoor space. Softer than a fence and cheaper than an expensive installation, they\u2019re perfect for creating beautiful spaces that feel secluded.<\/p>\n

That’s why we’ve asked experts for their recommendations on what shrubs to plant for a private \u2013 but colourful \u2013 garden. Here’s what they had to say…<\/p>\n

1. Pyracantha<\/h2>\n

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‘Pyracantha is useful because it grows thickly, is usually evergreen, and adds flowers and berries, which makes a plain boundary feel much less harsh,’ says Paul Hooper, plant buyer at British Garden Centres. <\/p>\n

Pyracantha, which produces orange, red or yellow berries, is great for providing colour in the autumn and winter months. They also produce white blossoms in the spring, creating a pretty seasonal variety for your garden. <\/p>\n

2. Photinia<\/h2>\n

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For an added burst of vivid red, Paul recommends photonia. ‘Photinia is a strong choice because the new leaves come through bright red before turning green, so it gives you privacy and colour at the same time,’ he says. <\/p>\n

Katie Cromwell, Founder and Director of No. 86 Estate Agency, agrees: ‘It is evergreen, grows quickly and responds well to clipping if you want to keep it at a specific height,’ she says. <\/p>\n

3. Escallonia<\/h2>\n

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Katie picked out escallonia as one of the ‘most underrated privacy shrubs available’. ‘It grows quickly into a dense, evergreen screen with abundant small flowers in pink, red or white through summer and into autumn,’ she says. <\/p>\n

‘It is particularly effective for coastal and urban gardens as it tolerates pollution and…<\/p>\n

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