Species: Spiraea x vanhouttei
(spye-ree'ah van-hoot'ee-eye)
Vanhoutte Spirea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
6' - 8' (spread 10' - 12')
Deciduous
arching, fountain-like
prefers full sun
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
3b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
profusion of showy white flowers in late May; distinctive blue-green foliage
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
aphids and powdery mildew can be problems
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
hybrid between S. trilobata x S. cantoniensis, both native to China. long-lived in the landscape
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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