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Spiraea

Spiraea japonica

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Spiraea (Spiraea japonica)

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Bloom colours

rose, magenta

What actually matters with this one

It flowers on new wood, so cut it to a low framework each March for bigger heads and brighter foliage.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-9
Height
1-1.5 m
Flowers
June to August
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.