Bridalwreath Spirea is a vase-shaped deciduous shrub with branches that arch toward the ground. The serrated dark blue-green leaves usually have an undistinguished in fall. Very showy dense Flat-topped clusters of pure white flowers cover the plant in spring. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, tolerates light shade.
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Origins: |
S. trilobata x S. cantoniensis Hybrid |
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Height: |
5' - 8' |
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Spread: |
7’ - 10' |
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Spacing: |
8' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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: Weigela, Maiden Grass, Rose
Image: Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), Spiraea vanhouttei 01, CC BY-SA 3.0
