Little Spark Spirea is a colorful compact deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed foliage that emerges orange and holds its yellow tone for an extended time before maturing to light green, then earns a mixed of orange and pink tones in fall. Flat-topped clusters of bright pink flowers that soften with age cover the plant throughout summer to mid fall. Best color in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
Type: |
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Origins: |
Japan |
Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spread: |
1.5’ - 2.5' |
Spacing: |
2' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Maiden Grass, Rose
IMAGES: First Editions, Little Spark® Spirea