Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' (Dart's Red Spiraea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Dart's Red' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A red-leaved branch sport of S. japonica 'Anthony Waterer' and introduced by Darthuizer Nursery, Holland. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 0.5 m -1 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Bushy deciduous shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Lance shaped leaves spattered with showy red flowers. |
| Landscape | Courtyard and container plants |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings or division in autumn. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist soil but is tolerant to most extreme conditions. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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