Spiraea
- Height × spread
- 0.3m – 2.5m × 0.45m – 2.5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally available in Spring, Summer & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
A much loved flowering shrub for spring foliage and wildlife attracting blooms. There are many to choose from, spring or summer flowering. Some are rounded, others have arching branches, but all give your border great structure. The young foliage can be yellow, red or orange, and the domed flowerheads in pretty pink or white keep the bees happy for months. Sizes vary, 30cm to 2.5m height/spread.
- Flower colour
- Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White
- Foliage colour
- Gold, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cube, Dome, Fan, Round, Weeping
- Height
- 0.3m – 2.5m
- Spread
- 0.45m – 2.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Screening, Structural, Architectural, Bee attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Planting
Prune some varieties
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for pruning. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for pruning guidance.
Found in
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