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Vanhoutte Spiraea

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

moderate
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

Companion Planting

Plants well with

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.