In most
landscapes Spireas have become a staple. Most flower throughout the summer; all
have beautiful fall color.
Heights
vary within this group. The Alpine Spirea’s height is one foot, with a width
measuring 4 feet. The Little Princess measures 2 ½ feet in stature with a width
of three, as do the yellow leafed Gold Mound, and Lemon Mound Spireas.
Most of
this species stand around 4 feet in height and width; they include the
Goldflame, Anthony Waterer, Neon, and Crispa.
There are
a couple cultivars that get to 8 to 10 feet. White flowering Bridelveil and VanHoutte were the originals we remember as
kids; but over the years nurserymen have developed whites in the same height
range those in the 4foot group.
Most Spireas flower somewhere
between light and dark pink; and most flower multiple times throughout the
summer. The Shabori Spirea does what no other bush can do, produces three different
colors of flowers white, pink, and red.
But one of the nicest features of
this plant is that when it is old and woody it can be cut to the ground and
made to start over.
Over the years stems and branches
get old and lose their flower producing power. With most shrubs selective
pruning is the only way to keep them rejuvenated; not so with the Spirea; just
whack them to the ground, the root system will quickly regrow what has been
removed.
This is a plant that enhances the
landscaping with summer flower color and fall leaf color. Most are not a
pruning problem; and their many height possibilities make them a very versatile
plant.
The Spirea, it just might be the sun
loving plant you need for that sunny bare spot you’ve been pondering about.
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