Vanhoutte Spirea, Bridalwreath, Bridal Wreath Spirea
Noted for its spectacular spring blossoms, Spiraea × vanhouttei (Vanhoutte Spirea) is a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub with gracefully arching, almost pendulous branches. In mid to late spring, abundant clusters of tiny white flowers line the arching leafy stems producing a dependable display every spring. The foliage of small, diamond-shaped leaves has a distinctive blue-green color and may turn purplish in fall. Highly popular for its fresh early foliage and wealth of white blossoms, Vanhoutte Spirea is a fast-growing and easy-care shrub that is perfect for foundation plantings and hedges. Introduced in 1862, this hybrid spirea (S. trilobata x S. cantoniensis) is regarded by many as the best spirea ever introduced.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Bridal Wreath Spirea, Spirea, Vanhoutte Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 7' - 10' (210cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 84" - 120" (210cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Bridal Wreath Spirea, Spirea, Vanhoutte Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 7' - 10' (210cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 84" - 120" (210cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Spiraea × vanhouttei (Vanhoutte Spirea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Spiraea × vanhouttei (Vanhoutte Spirea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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