What is the most popular spirea?

Perhaps the most popular types of spirea are ‘Triumphans’ (Spiraea billardii), a magnificent summer blooming shrub with dark pink blossoms, and Bridal Wreath Spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia). Bridal Wreath grows 5 to 6 feet (1.5-2 m.) tall and can make great hedge plants with their romantic white flowers.

Is spirea a good shrub?

Yes, spirea makes a good potted shrub! Try Double Play Doozie® for months of bloom or Double Play® Candy Corn® for a compact, colorful container. See our Top 10 Shrubs for Containers & Small Spaces.

Can spirea be shaped?

Throughout the summer, the plants shape can be maintained by cutting back overgrown spirea shoots or stems as well as any dead or diseased branches. Try to make the cuts within ¼ inch (6 mm.) of a leaf or bud. Fall is the time for the most severe pruning of spirea.

What does spirea shrub look like?

The spring-blooming spirea has a delicate cascading habit with large clusters of white flowers poised on arching branches. The summer-blooming spirea bush boasts beautiful pink, white, or red flowers atop upright branches. Both varieties are prized for their shape and flowers.

Is spirea fast growing?

Spireas (Spiraea species) are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. These attractive shrubs are fast growing and should be grown in full sun for best flowering. They can, however, tolerate partial shade. Some are spring bloomers; whereas others bloom in the summer.

What can I plant near spirea?

Plants that go well with spirea are sun loving shrubs, perennials and annuals. Some of our favorite plants to grow with spirea are weigela, viburnum, loropetalum, low growing junipers and ornamental grasses.

Does spirea need full sun?

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Can spirea take full sun?

Should spirea be cut back every year?

You should actually prune your spirea more than once a year, at least twice. Give it a good trim after it flowers in the spring by cutting back the tips of the stems to the top leaf bud. This removes the dead blossoms and also may trigger a second blooming and new leaf growth. You can also shape the shrub at this time.

Is there a dwarf spirea?

Most Dwarf Spireas are as small as 3 feet tall and wide. These plants can tolerate partial shade but will grow best in full sun. Dwarf Spireas have few pests, usually the same ones as roses (aphids, mildew, etc).

How many pictures of Spirea shrubs are there?

Spirea shrubs Stock Photos and Images. 733 Spirea shrubs pictures and royalty free photography available to search from thousands of stock photographers. Beautiful white flowering shrub Spirea aguta (Brides wreath). Stock Photography by ivantagan 1 / 89 Many small white flowers of the spirea shrub. Stock Photo by tar9 0 / 0

What is a Spirea?

Like hydrangea, rhododendron, and lilac, spirea (or spiraea) has joined the ranks as one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the home garden.

What plants look good with Spirea?

Many types of spirea out there work well in your garden, looking lovely with neighbors like larkspur, lavender, forsythia, and peony plants. They can grow from April through November in blossom shades ranging from white to red and purple.

When does Spirea Bloom?

They can grow from April through November in blossom shades ranging from white to red and purple. Perhaps the most popular types of spirea are ‘Triumphans’ (Spiraea billardii), a magnificent summer blooming shrub with dark pink blossoms, and Bridal Wreath Spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia).