Abelia x grandiflora - an evergreen (semi-evergreen) dense, compact shrub up to 1.5 m high. It blooms from spring to autumn with white flowers. The leaves are shiny, dark green, turning bronze-red in winter. It is planted in groups with other flowering shrubs or on its own. It grows best in sunny and semi-shady places in fertile, water-permeable, slightly acidic and moderately moist soils. Possible to plant in the continental area.

Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' - an evergreen (semi-evergreen) dense, compact shrub up to 1.5 m high. It blooms from spring to autumn with pink flowers. The leaves are shiny, dark green, turning bronze-red in winter. It grows best in sunny and semi-shady places in fertile, water-permeable, slightly acidic and moderately moist soils.

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea - a deciduous shrub of dark red leaves, very branched and dense stems up to 2.5 m high and up to 1 m wide. It blooms in April and May with yellow flowers. The fruits are red in color, ripen in late summer and remain on the plant in winter. It is resistant to cold temperatures and urban pollution.

Buxus sempervirens - a dense evergreen small-leaved slow-growing shrub, also suitable for small hedges. It grows better in shady locations, though it can grow in sunny areas if the soil is moist enough. It is resistant to low temperatures. Tolerates pruning well, mostly used in formal gardening where it is pruned into desired shapes.

Callistemon laevis - an exotic Mediterranean evergreen species that can be grown as a small tree or shrub and used as a flowering Mediterranean hedge. The flowers are small and inconspicuous with 5 petals each, but the stamens are red and long and give the flower a look of a red bush. The plant blooms from June and flowering can last until October. Loves sunny positions and moist, well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral. During flowering it should be fed once a month.

Cotoneaster Dammers - an evergreen or semi-evergreen creeping shrub, of low growth, reaching 60 cm in height. Small white flowers appear in June and later, from September to November, fruits appear in the form of reddish berries. It has a decorative value throughout all the seasons because of the ornamental leaves and flowers in spring and the fruits and leaves in autumn. There are no specific soil requirements. Sunny positions are the ones it prefers. It withstands drought, wind, toxic gases and pruning. An ideal plant as a soil cover.

Euonymus japonicus - an evergreen shrub or low tree, 2-8 m tall. The leaves are leathery dark green and shiny. The flowers are greenish white, inconspicuous and small. It blooms in June and July. It is resistant to frost and drought. Its habitat is a place full of sunshine, fresh, deep and gentle soil. It is resistant to smoke, dust and urban pollution.

Gaura lindheimeri - a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.0 m. The flowers are white to light pink in color and are placed on long petioles. The plant blooms continuously from spring until frost in autumn. Prefers a sunny position, well-drained and moderately moist soil (in case of too much moisture the root of the plant may rot). In winter the plant needs to be protected from low temperatures. Plants that hibernate outdoors during spring should be pruned harder. Gaura varieties with white flowers are more resistant to low temperatures. The name Gaura is derived from the Greek word gauros (excellent, extraordinary) because of the appearance of the flowers.

Hibiscus syriacus - a deciduous shrub, or lower tree, growing up to 5 m in height. It blooms from June to October with white and pink flowers. It grows in a sunny and semi-shady location, on well-drained soil, rich in humus. It is resistant to low temperatures. The plants tolerate pruning, and are often used to form hedges.

Hydrangea hortensis - a deciduous flowering shrub. It blooms from June to September with white, pink and red flowers. Hydrangea likes moist, acidic soils and plenty of water. In addition to being humid, the soil should be permeable and nutritious. It grows best in protected and semi-shaded places.

Jasminum nudiflorum - a creeping semi-evergreen shrub, about 3 m high and wide. At lower temperatures, it acts as a deciduous plant, while in warmer regions the leaves remain on branches. Influenced by the weather, however, it blooms from January to April with light yellow flowers and brings color in the winter months and early spring. It likes a sunny spot and semi-shade, moderately moist, well-permeable soil. It tolerates poor soil quality and the adult plant is easy to transplant.

Kerria japonica - deciduous shrub up to 2 m high. The flowers appear in mid-spring, before the leaves, and are golden yellow. It is suitable for growing as a wall decoration or as a decorative hedge. It likes sunny and semi-shady places and tolerates shade. It is resistant to frost and urban pollution, but in areas of harsh climates and strong winds it is grown in a protected area.

Lagerstroemia indica - an ornamental shrub or small tree up to 5 m high. It blooms abundantly and for a long time in the summer, with red, pink and purple flowers. Although it is not adorned with flowers and leaves in winter, it is still beautiful and dominates the garden area like a sculpture, because of its smooth, grey, peeling bark. For its optimal growth and development, it seeks open, sunny positions, but needs to be sheltered from strong winds. In the absence of light, the shrubs elongate and grow irregularly, there is no flowering or it is scarce.

Laurus nobilis - an evergreen shrub or tree, likes warm and humid climate and grows only in the coastal area (Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia) up to 400 m above sea level. The leaves are aromatic and used in the kitchen as a spice. Suitable for sunny or semi-shady habitat. It grows slowly, is tolerates pruning well and, because of its well-developed root, protects the soil from erosion. Because it tolerates pruning well, it can be grown in hedgerow form or for making live sculptures.

Ligustrum japonicum - a large shrub or tree that usually grows 1.5-3.5 m in height, but can grow up to 6 m. Its attractive leaves are evergreen. In the spring, small white flowers grow in large bunches and have a pleasant smell. Green berries develop from the flowers, and when ripe in winter, they turn black and usually remain on the tree for most of the year. Extremely tolerant of various soil conditions, a strong, solid plant that requires little care, and because of its rapid growth, requires regular pruning to maintain its desired shape and size. In areas with harsher winters, it is sensitive to frost. Ideal for hedges, planted at 40 cm apart.

Ligustrum ovalifolium - a deciduous shrub with rapid growth, up to 4 m tall. Likes sunny to semi-shady places and well-permeable soil. In areas with harsher winters, it is sensitive to frost. Ideal for hedges, planted at 40 cm apart. Due to its rapid growth, it requires regular pruning to maintain the desired shape and size.

Lonicera nitida - an evergreen shrub up to 120 cm tall. If it is pruned often and properly, this evergreen shrubby plant forms a dense hedge to keep its shoots from becoming too long. It can be grown as a dwarf hedge, but also as an ornamental plant in vases since it can be pruned into desired shapes. It is not demanding for cultivation considering the climate and soil type.

Nanda domestica - a low-growing evergreen shrub up to 2 m high. It blooms in small, white flowers in July and August. The fruit is a round, bright red berry that ripens at the end of the year and persists on the plant and in winter. Due to its reddish leaves and berries it is very decorative in appearance. It likes moist and well-drained soils, sunny or semi-shady habitats, although it tolerates shade. It is resistant to cold temperatures up to -15 ⁰C and tolerates pruning well.

Nerium oleander - an evergreen shrub, grows up to 3 m. Rich bloomings from June to October. The flowers are simple or full, white, pink or red. When outdoors, thrives in areas with a mild climate. Tolerates urban pollution well. Likes a sunny position and loose soil.

Phlomis fruticosa - an evergreen shrub up to 120 cm tall. The flowers are ambiguous, yellow and bloom from May to July. In Croatia, it grows in the coastal area and on the islands. Likes sunny and dry places and well-drained soil.