Japanese Spiraea
Spiraea japonica
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A deciduous ornamental shrub valued for its delicate pink or white flower clusters and attractive foliage that often displays colorful spring and summer tones. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's useful in perennial borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan, China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Goldflame features vibrant orange-gold new growth maturing to yellow-green; Little Princess is a compact dwarf form; Magic Carpet has striking red-tipped new foliage. All are prized for ornamental foliage and continuous summer blooms.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A deciduous ornamental shrub valued for its delicate pink or white flower clusters and attractive foliage that often displays colorful spring and summer tones. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's useful in perennial borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese Spiraea grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan, China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Goldflame features vibrant orange-gold new growth maturing to yellow-green; Little Princess is a compact dwarf form; Magic Carpet has striking red-tipped new foliage. All are prized for ornamental foliage and continuous summer blooms.