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Spiraea tomentosa

Hardhack (Steeplebush)

The bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny, pink flowers are showy against the bright green foliage.

  • »  Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny pink flowers
  • »  Brown seed heads persist into the winter
  • »  Leaves bright green above, blue-green underneath
  • »  Fall colour is golden-yellow
  • »  Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Spiraea tomentosa

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea tomentosa

 To maintain size, suckers should be removed on this wetland plant.