Spiraea japonica (Japanese Spiraea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Species | japonica |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5-2 m |
| Spread | 1.5-2 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | t prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers lots of water during the growing season; however, it cannot tolerate saturated soils for extended periods of time. It prefers a rich, moist loam, but it can grow in a wide variety of soils, including those on the alkaline side. |
| Habitat | Japan, China and Korea. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are generally an ovate shape about 2.5 cm to 7.5 cm long, have toothed margins, and alternate along the stem. |
| Flower Description | Clusters of rosy-pink flowers are found at the tips of the branches. |
Photographs
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Spiraea japonica 'Bullata'