Spiraea
DESCRIPTION: Japanese spiraea, also called Japanese meadowsweet, is a perennial, deciduous shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae), that grows to 4 or sometimes 6 feet in height and about the same in width. It has slender erect stems that are brown to reddish-brown, round in cross-section and sometimes hairy. The leaves are generally egg-shaped, 1-3 inches long, have toothed margins and alternate along the stem. Clusters of attractive, rosy-pink flowers are borne at the tips of branches. Seeds, measuring about 1/10 inch in length, are contained in small lustrous capsules. Japanese spiraea is naturally variable in form and there are many varieties of it in the horticultural trade.
Goldflame : The Spiraea ‘Gold Flame’, Spiraea x bumalda, is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils. Prune in late winter to early spring. Gold Flame Spiraea cultivar is a dense, upright, compact, mounded deciduous shrub which typically grows to 2-4' tall with a similar spread. Profuse pink flowers in small corymbs cover the arching stems of this plant in late spring. Flowers and leaves all appear on the same side of the arching branches. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. It has narrow leaved, dark blue-green foliage. It has no serious insect or disease problems, and is effective in borders, foundation plantings or hedges.
Little Princess :
The Spiraea ‘Little Princess’, Spiraea japonica, is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils. Prune in late winter to early spring. “Little Princess” Spiraea cultivar is a dense, upright, compact, mounded deciduous shrub which typically grows to 2-4' tall with a similar spread. Profuse pink flowers in small corymbs cover the arching stems of this plant in late spring.
Flowers and leaves all appear on the same side of the arching branches. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Narrow, dark blue-green foliage. It has no serious insect or disease problems, and is effective in borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, or hedges
Snowmound :
The Snowmound Spiraea, Spiraea nipponica, is an excellent dwarf shrub, with dense dark green foliage and masses of pure white flowers in May. Great for use as a foundation plant, in the shrub border or in a garden situation.
Prune in the early spring before growth starts if shaping is needed and then again after the flowers are done blooming. This deciduous shrub prefers full sun to partial shade. It does best in well-drained soil with moderate to high levels of moisture. Prune older stems to the ground to thin and rejuvenate.
About the Spiraea - Van Houttei's :
The Spiraea Van Houttei's, Spiraea vanhouttei, has a foliage color of a dull bluish green. Flowers are white in April-May, borne in many flowered 1-2" diameter umbels. Outstanding deciduous shrub that is very showy in flower. Van Houtte Spiraea is a durable and familiar shrub.
Best growth occurs in a sunny location and any garden soil. The flowers are produced in spring after the leaves. The plant grows rapidly and may be used as a screen.
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