Spiraea x vanhouttei

Spiraea x vanhouttei: White Flower Garlands over a Blue-green Crown

Vanhoutte spirea carries white flowers along broad arching branches in spring. Blue-green leaves provide a soft summer canopy, sometimes showing purple tones in fall.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 175-200 cm
• Spread: 250-300 cm
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Blue / Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Average to Dry Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it as a large informal flowering hedge with plenty of room.

Care Instructions: Thin older stems after flowering and preserve the long natural arches.