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Spiraea x vanhouttei

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Spiraea (spy-REE-ah) (Info)
Species: x vanhouttei (van-HOOT-ee-eye) (Info)

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Category:
Shrubs

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
3 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Todd_Boland On Jan 30, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL
(Zone 5b) wrote:

A lovely shrub when in full bloom but coarse afterwards. The branches are somewhat droopy when weighed down by the many rounded clusters of white flowers. Some people call this one the Bridalswreath spirea, but that plant is really a different cultivar called S. 'Arguta'. It flowers just after the real Bridalswreath fades.

Neutral kennedyh On May 11, 2004, kennedyh from Churchill, Victoria
(Australia)
(Zone 10a) wrote:

This species is apparently a hybrid between Spiraea trilobata and Spiraea cantoniensis [HYPERLINK@plantsdatabase.com]

Positive Terry On Aug 31, 2002, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

An "oldie but goodie" - we inherited a Bridal Wreath spiraea when we purchased this house, and its form can't be beat - very graceful, weeping shape. My only wish is that it would bloom longer.

Neutral smiln32 On Aug 30, 2001, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Spirea is a durable and familiar shrub. Best growth
occurs in a sunny location and any garden soil. Spirea
grows 8 to 10 feet tall, with a spread of 10 to 12 feet.
Remove some old wood at each pruning to keep the plant
vigorous. The white flowers are produced in spring after
the leaves. The plant grows rapidly and may be used as a
screen.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Clovis, California
Garberville, California
Simi Valley, California
Chicago, Illinois
Niles, Illinois
Plainfield, Illinois
Des Moines, Iowa
Meservey, Iowa
Edwardsburg, Michigan
Byhalia, Mississippi
Hinsdale, New Hampshire
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Binghamton, New York
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Conway, South Carolina
North Augusta, South Carolina
Etowah, Tennessee
Harker Heights, Texas
Lewisville, Texas
Rowlett, Texas
Tremonton, Utah



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