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Vanhoutte Spiraea

Spiraea x vanhouttei

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

Vanhoutte Spiraea is a deciduous shrub prized for its abundant white flower clusters that blanket the arching branches in spring. It is a low-maintenance ornamental suitable for hedges, borders, and mixed plantings in temperate gardens.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–8′ tall × 8–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Garden hybrid (Spiraea trilobata × Spiraea cantoniensis)

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectaryhedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
cutting, division, layering

Notable Cultivars

The species itself is the most commonly cultivated form, valued for its classic arching habit and profuse white blooms; cultivars are rare, as the original hybrid is already widely grown and selected for its ornamental qualities.