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Spiraea x vanhouttei

Vanhouttei Spirea

The graceful, pendulous branches are noteworthy when covered in a mass of flowers on this popular shrub. Use for shrub borders, foundation plantings, or for hedging. The slender branches hold blue-green leaves.

  • »  White florets in clusters along the branches
  • »  Leaves are blue-green and sometimes purplish in the fall
  • »  Arching, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

3gal
$38.19
7gal Low Inventory
$136.50
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:250-300 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Mounding
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea x vanhouttei

Flowers 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.