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Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Bloom Time:
June
Bloom Color:
Large clear pink blooms are a first for this species.
Foliage Color:
Attractive bluish-green foliage
Fall Color:
Superb mix of red, orange & yellow fall colors
Size:
2-3 feet tall and and 3-4 feet wide.
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil:
Tolerates a wide range of soil. Easily grown in average, medium moisture,
well-drained soil.
Pruning:
Best if done immediately after flowering. To promote flowering, remove faded
flower clusters (or deadhead).
Watering:
Medium moisture.
Wildlife:
Butterflies
Type:
Deciduous
Fertilizing:
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for
trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Uses:
Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders,
specimen, informal low hedge or foundation plantings.
Breeder:
Selected by Tim Wood of Spring Meadow Nursery, Michigan
A first for Spiraea
fritschiana: pink blooms! Long prized for its attractive fall color, this
adaptable species is now available with fluffy pink flowers. This is a nice
alternative to the standard white blooming fritschinana.
Durable and adaptable to many
sites, PINK PARASOLS®
spirea is perfect for mass plantings. The soft pink flowers are
beautiful in the summer, and fall brings on brilliant orange and red foliage.
Available at better nurseries, garden centers and mail order
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