Q.Dwarf Shurbs
I want shrubs with interest that are colorful and can be easily maintained as I age.
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You are in Zone 6a, so you'll need to choose a shrub that thrives in that climate. Our experts suggest hydrangea, weigela, butterfly bushes, roses, forsythia, butterfly weed, and rose of Sharon if you want beautiful, flowering shrubs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/plants-for-zone-6.htm
Evergreen shrubs are low mainteneance and many broadleaved evergreens flower.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/planting-zone-5-shrubs.htm