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Spiraea nipponica Snowmound

Snowmound Spirea

A dense, vase-shaped shrub with graceful branches bearing profuse clusters of small, white flowers. The leaves are blue-green to green in colour, changing to yellow, red, and pink in autumn.

  • »  White florets in clusters along the branches
  • »  Leaves emerge blue-green, changing to green, then yellow to red and pink in the fall
  • »  Arching, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

3gal
$38.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Vase-shape
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Hedge
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Flowers are profuse on previous year's growth so any pruning for size or shape should be done soon after flowering. Tolerates many soils and conditions, however, it does not like wet feet.