Species: Spiraea japonica (or x bumalda)
(spye-ree'ah ja-pon'i-kah)
Japanese Spirea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
There are hundreds of cultivars of this species. Listed below are some of the more common/interesting varieties.
'Anthony Waterer', 'Candlelight', 'Coccinea', 'Crispa', 'Dakota Goldcharm', 'Dakota Goldcharm', 'Dart's Red', 'Double Play Artist', 'Double Play Big Bang', 'Double Play Doozie', 'Double Play Gold', 'Double Play Red', 'Golden Elf', 'Golden Princess', 'Goldflame', 'Goldmound', 'Little Princess', 'Magic Carpet', 'Neon Flash', 'Norman', 'Shirobana', 'var. albiflora', 'var. alpina'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub < 4 feet
2 1/2'
Deciduous
rounded, bushy, dense
prefers sun
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
deep pink flowers in June or July, occasionally later in summer. fine textured foliage; useful in mixed border
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
relatively trouble-free
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
S. japonica native to Japan, Korea and China; Fast growth; easy to transplant; stays neat with little pruning
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
