
Vanhoutte Spiraea
Spiraea x vanhouttei
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Garden hybrid (Spiraea trilobata × Spiraea cantoniensis)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Vanhoutte 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
Garden hybrid (Spiraea trilobata × Spiraea cantoniensis)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.