Species: Spiraea x bumalda
(spye-ree'ah bue-mal'dah)
Bumald Spirea
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
'Anthony Waterer', 'Coccinea', 'Crispa', 'Dolchica', 'Froebelii', 'Gold Flame', 'Goldmound', 'Gumball', 'Limemound', 'Little Princess'Ornamental Characteristics
2' - 3' (spread 3' - 5')
Deciduous
prefers full sun and open areas; more sensitive to calcareous soils than most spireas
Environmental Characteristics
Any
bright crimson flowers in flat clusters in July; medium green leaves form fairly compact masses turning orange in some autumns
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
lime chlorosis occurs on some of the heavier midwestern soils
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
cross between S. albiflora and S. japonica; not invasive but will set seed
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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