Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' (Sem Ural False Spirea)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusSorbaria
Speciessorbifolia
Cultivar'Sem'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5-7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 m
Spread50 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA more diminutive form than the species and certainly less aggressive, not forming the extensive mats of roots and thus we hope less invasive.
ShapeUpright but clump forming.
LandscapeMass planting, acting as a ground-cover shrub, possibly like the species in places where erosion control is required.
PropagationBy division of clumps separating runners, or semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationTolerant of a wide variety of site conditions, except extremely wet feet. Requires watering and after care to establish but then should be easy to maintain.
PestsNone of note.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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