Little Bonnie Spirea is a dwarf mounding deciduous shrub with sharp-toothed blue green leaves that that turns red, orange, and yellow in fall. Flat-topped clusters of bright lavender pink flowers cover the plant throughout summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Salvia, Weigela, Rose
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
