Question
I NEEDED TO REMOVE TWO LARGE PURPLE-LEAVED BUSHES FROM ALONG THE WALL OF THE SOUTHERN FACING SIDE OF OUR HOME. THEY WERE PLANTED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A LARGE SILVER-LEAVED WHITE POM POM BUSH. THE REMOVED DYING BUSHES WERE APPROXIMATELY 10 ‘ TALL AND 15’ WIDE. I’D LIKE TO REPLACE THEM WITH SOME TYPE OF SHORT EVERGREEN PAIRED WITH SPRING/SUMMER LONG BLOOMERS. I HAVE IRIS, PEONIES, AND HOSTA PLANTED ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE GARDEN. ROSES DO NOT DO WELL FOR ME. THANKS FOR ANY HELP!!
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Answer
The shrubs you are removing sound similar to a Cistena Plum or purple leaf sand cherry. I like the fresh approach you are taking to your landscape. With your zone 6 garden, you have many plants choose from. I really like Technito or Technito Globe Arborvitae for a smaller maturing evergreen. Straight Talk Privet is another good option. Little Spark Spirea is a good choice for a colorful shrub. For more inspiration, take a look at my video of new plants for 2020.