Botanical Name: Spiraea vanhouttei
Common Name: Vanhouette spiraea Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, spreading, with long arching branches, multi-stemmed from base, has an open, lacy structure; fountain shaped Height 6-8' Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full/partial sun Soil any well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 1-11, 14-24); blooms best in cool climates Morphology: Leaves blue-green leaves on arching branches, somewhat ovate-rhombic, acute tip to 1/2" long, often shallowly 3-5 lobed, serrate Flowers tiny, white flowers in 2" rounded clusters along branches in spring Fruit insignificant berry Propagation: softwood cuttings – spring, winter Usage: filler mass, spring color against background of green shrubs; used in cottage-style gardens, temperate or forest landscape themes Landscape Care: Watering regular; not particularly drought-tolerant Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning after bloom, cut out old canes to ground Pests/Diseases aphids Special Conditions/Other blooms best in full sun, cold winter areas Origin: Eastern United States Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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