![]() Spirea comes in a range of forms, flower and foliage colors. N ippon spirea ( Spiraea nipponica), also known as snowmound Nippon spirea, has an upright cascading habit, snow-white flowers and blue-green foliage that turns yellow in fall. A kaleidoscope of rich fall color occurs in shades of red, orange and purple. ![]() Flowers bloom from late spring into summer in colors of pink, purple, red or white.ī irchleaf spirea ( Spiraea betulifolia) has a dense mounding habit with white flowers and toothed birch-like green leaves. Japanese spirea ( Spiraea japonica) has the widest color range, with foliage in shades of green, blue, gold or chartreuse. Here are a few of the most commonly grown. There are many different types of spirea. Related: 10 Low-Maintenance Plants for Landscapes SPIREA PLANT TYPES Spirea is drought-tolerant once established.įertilizing: In early spring, apply a controlled-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs according to instructions. Water deeply but less frequently to encourage deep, healthy roots. Watering: Soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Soil: Spirea isn’t fussy about soil type or pH.
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