Spiraea Japonica
Spiraea Japonica | Japanese Spirea Spiraea Japonica (Japanese Spirea) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan, where it can be found growing on woodland borders, slopes, rocky hillsides, and riverbanks. It is a fast-growing shrub that is well known and desired across North American gardens. It is a mounded shrub creating a dense network of wiry stems. Sharply toothed and ovate in shape, the foliage of this shrub is lush and bright green. In the spring, flowers emerge in colors of white, light pink, and bright pink. It flowers profusely, with flower clusters almost completely covering the foliage, creating gentle, pink cushion-like mounds in the garden. Pollinators are particularly attracted to this impressive flowering. Plant Details - Spiraea Japonica (Japanese Spirea) Family: Rosaceae Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 Light Requirement: Full sun for best flowering and foliage color Water Needs: Moderate Height: 2 - 6 ft Spread: 2 - 5 ft Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: Late spring to summer