| Botanical name | Spiraea species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Semi Deciduous Semi Deciduous – Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February August September October November December The flowers are in various colours of white, yellow, pink or purple in Spring or Summer. |
| Common name(s) | Bridal wreath, Spirea |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This shrub has simple and alternate, variously toothed and lobed foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant can be used in landscaping designs as a mixed or shrub border, groundcover, in a rock garden or as hedging. |
| Planting instructions | Plant these species in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Fertile , Moist |
Spiraea species (Bridal wreath, Spirea)
- Botanical name: Spiraea species
- Common name(s): Bridal wreath, Spirea
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This species is primarily grown for their small but profuse flowers. The flowers are in various colors of white, yellow, pink or purple in Spring or Summer. This shrub has simple and alternate, variously toothed and lobed foliage. They flourish in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. This plant can be used in landscaping designs as a mixed or shrub border, groundcover, in a rock garden or as hedging.
Family: Rosaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: spy-REE-ah
Spiraea species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February August September October November December
The flowers are in various colours of white, yellow, pink or purple in Spring or Summer.
This shrub has simple and alternate, variously toothed and lobed foliage.
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