landscaping

Spiraea - Renaissance

$15.95

The Spirea 'Renaissance', Spirea vanhouttei 'Renaissance', has improved disease resistance. This bridal wreath like plant shares the same arching displays of snow white flowers as its old time parent. Arching boughs blossom in mid to late spring that are stunning on cloudy days or in moonlight. Popular cut flower for wreath making. Fountain shape makes ideal specimen or dark green background shrub which turns orange-red in the fall. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions and is very cold hardy. A deciduous shrub that should be placed in full sun. ... more info

Spirea - Sparkling Carpet The leaves are bronze-red when young, then turn mahogany-red in fall. No pruning is required. Since it grows only 6-10 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide, it can be used as a groundcover or bedding plant! It would also be good for filling a space in a shrub border. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering.