Vanhoutte Spirea
Spiraea x vanhouttei

Hardy to Zone 3
Bloom Time - Late spring (May)
Color - White
Foliage - Small blue-green leaves
Size - 6-8 ft.
Exposure - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Average, well-drained soil

This durable and easy to grow shrub is a sentimental favorite among many because it is remembered in our grandparents gardens. This is a tried-and-true shrub that can be grown with a minimum of fuss - in other words, plant it and enjoy! Space considerations should be pondered in advance - it can grow 6-8 feet tall and 12 or more feet wide. It grows well in average, well drained soil and flourishes in full sun or partial shade. The blue-green foliage is unremarkable but it is a show-stopper in late spring when its arching branches are covered with pure white flowers. The Vanhoutte spirea can be grown as a hedge or used in shrub borders.

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