Hydrangea

• Hardy in zones 5 through 11, hydrangeas can reach 3 to 5 feet tall and bloom in large flower bundles up to 8 inches in diameter. Flower blooms can change between blue and pink depending upon the acidity of the soil.
  
  

Abelia

• Abelias survive best in zones 6 through 9, flowering with small white blooms in summer and pinkish blooms after frost. This shade-loving shrub can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet and prefers a moist site with proper drainage.
  
  

Camellia

• Available in pinks, reds, and white, camellias grow well in zones 7 through 9 and can reach 4 to 12 feet tall. Camellias bloom in late winter and early spring, making them a hardy accessory to any garden.
  
  

Azalea

• Azaleas are a popular type of shade-blooming shrubs that grow to approximately 3 feet tall. Available in dozens of colors and names, azaleas are hardy in zones 7 through 10 and grow best in acidic, well-draining soils.
  
  

Loropetalum

• With fragrant white or red blooms, loropetalum brings colorful accents to late winter and early spring. This shade-loving shrub prefers zones 7 through 9, grows rapidly and can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet, making it a useful shrub for creating privacy hedges.