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Spiraea x vanhouttei

Vanhoutte Spirea

Vanhoutte Spirea

Format

Exposure

  • Soleil
  • Mi-soleil
  • Mi-ombre

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • Mai
  • Juin

  • Floraison spectaculaire
  • Port semi-pleureur
  • Feuillage délicat
  • Rustique
  • Polyvalent

Spiraea x 'Vanhouttei' is a garden classic renowned for its superb spring show. This graceful shrub has an abundance of small, delicate white flowers that cover the cascading branches, creating a dazzling display in May and June. With its finely toothed light green leaves, it exudes a delicate charm that enhances the beauty of its floral clusters. Adaptable to different soil types and hardy, this spirea thrives in full sun or partial shade, reaching a height and width of 5 to 6 feet. Easy to maintain, it requires minimal care beyond light pruning immediately after flowering, in order to remove faded flowers. Whether used as an accent plant, along borders or as a flowering hedge, Van Houtte spirea adds a touch of timeless elegance and a vibrant spring look to any garden.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
60 - 72 in.
Spread
60 - 72 in.
Height
60 - 72 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Semi-pleureur

Flowering colours:

  • Blanc

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Arroser régulièrement pour garder sol humide
  • mais pas détrempé.

Maintenance:

  • Facile

Soil requirement:

  • Sol frais
  • Humide
  • Bien drainé

Features

Resistance:

  • Cerfs de Virginie
  • Lapins

Attract:

  • Papillons
  • Pollinisateurs

Use:

  • Massifs
  • Bordure
  • Plates-bandes
  • Haie
  • Isolé

Attribute:

  • Fleurs printanières
  • Attire papillons

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