Mini-shrubs & urban perennials

Mini-shrubs & urban perennials — Structure, colors, and longevity for the city

Mini-shrubs and urban perennials bring balance, texture, and persistence to the outdoor jungle. Perfect for balconies, terraces, and patios, they offer structured foliage and generous blooms throughout the seasons. Their compact form and great resilience make them ideal allies for urban spaces.

At Verdeia, we have selected varieties adapted to the urban climate, capable of withstanding wind, heat, or variable conditions while maintaining their natural beauty.

Why choose mini-shrubs and perennials for the city

These plants combine aesthetics and robustness. Their long-lasting flowering, persistent foliage, and low maintenance make them reliable choices for sustainably greening urban exteriors.

Compact and elegant: perfect for pots, planters, and small urban gardens.

Resistant: withstand climatic variations and urban pollution.

Decorative all year round: persistent foliage or prolonged flowering depending on the species.

Low maintenance: require little watering and minimal pruning once established.

Our favorite varieties

Many species are perfectly suited to urban cultivation. Here are some essentials from the Verdeia collection:

Lavender: fragrant, drought-resistant, and very melliferous.

Dwarf pittosporum: dense foliage, ideal for structuring beds and containers.

Gaura lindheimeri: airy perennial with light and long-lasting flowering.

Heuchera: colorful and decorative foliage all year round.

Agapanthus: spectacular summer flowering, perfect for sunny terraces.

Ideal location

Mini-shrubs and perennials love light and well-drained soil. They adapt well to containers and planters, and find their place on balconies exposed to sun or in gentle partial shade.

Exposure: full sun to partial shade depending on the varieties.

Substrate: light and draining, avoids excess water.

Location: terraces, ledges, patios, or small urban gardens.

Maintenance & Verdeia tips

Easy to live with, these plants require little maintenance and only a few simple actions to stay vigorous.

Watering: regular the first year, then spaced once well-rooted.

Pruning: light after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Fertilizer: in spring to stimulate flowering and foliage density.

Protection: in winter, protect young plants from frost with a cover or mulch.

Decor ideas & combinations

Combine mini-shrubs with persistent foliage with flowering perennials to create contrasts and volumes. For example, pair a lavender with a purple heuchera and a dwarf pittosporum for a harmonious and lasting composition.

Place them in natural fiber or matte ceramic pots to enhance the urban and organic style of your terrace.

FAQ — Mini-shrubs & urban perennials

Do they need frequent pruning?

No, light pruning after flowering is enough to maintain their shape and stimulate regrowth.

Can they stay outside in winter?

Yes, most varieties are hardy and tolerate cold very well, except the more Mediterranean ones which need slight protection.

How long do perennials live?

Several years, with renewed flowering each season. They are durable and faithful plants.

Can they grow in pots?

Yes, they adapt very well to container or planter cultivation, provided there is good drainage.

Are they suitable for balconies exposed to wind?

Yes, compact varieties like lavender or pittosporum resist urban windy conditions very well.