Also known as the steeple bush, this is a vigorous shrub with soft, felt-like leaves and masses of fluffy pink flowers. Easy to grow and definitely a plant that can take a lot of neglect, the steeple bush is a plant that can be grown by virtually anyone! Especially suited to cottage gardens and informal plantings, it can be clipped back hard and will recover rapidly. Perfect for filling gaps in the garden, it will send up suckers that will soon form a dense thicket of leaves that becomes covered in its characteristic blooms through late spring and early summer. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
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Masses of eye-catching pure white flowers cover this deciduous shrub from mid-summer, attracting many beneficial insects to the garden. Planted on mass, this Japanese Spiraea will reward you with an abundance of colour and texture, forming neat rounded, spreading plants that are easy to maintain and will suppress weeds. The arching branches of Spiraea japonica ?Albiflora? bear small oval leaves which make the perfect backdrop, even after flowering, when its fabulous autumn colours start to show. Planted in borders, containers or wildlife gardens, this superb shrub really isn?t that fussy. Height: 60cm (24?). Spread: 90cm (36?).
Stunning sprays of soft, delicate white blooms cover the arched stems of this semi-evergreen shrub from late spring. The bowl-shaped flowers attract pollinating insects, making Spiraea thunbergii an ideal choice for a wildlife garden. The RHS have awarded this attractive shrub with the prestigious AGM, due to its reliability and easy, low maintenance habit. Height: 1.5m (5?). Spread: 2m (6? 5?).
Impressive displays of bright pink flowers appear from mid to late summer against a backdrop of yellow-green foliage. Japanese Spireas are an excellent choice for wildlife gardens as they are adored by butterflies and other beneficial insects. Spiraea japonica ?Green and Gold? is a robust deciduous shrub that is a worthy addition to any border, as it is low maintenance and very easy to grow. Height and spread: 120cm (48?).
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' is a compact, deciduous shrub with fresh, lime green foliage and panicles of pink and white florets in summer. It is best planted in a full sun or partial sun position, but can grow fine in exposed areas, making it ideal for coastal gardens or gardens with no fence or high trees to shelter it from harsh winds. It looks great planted in lines, along the edge of wide borders in big gardens, or as a stand alone shrub in small gardens. Height and spread: 1m (39).
This deciduous shrub produces attractive panicles of pink flowers from June. Ht. 2.5m. Supplied as bare root plants.
Like magic, the new leaves of this compact deciduous shrub emerge a rich crimson, gradually maturing through to yellow and soft lime! New shoots continue to emerge throughout the growing season for a continuous show of colour and are complimented by clusters of bright pink fluffy flowers in mid to late summer. Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' is easy to grow and excellent for mixed borders, coastal gardens and cottage gardens where the flowers attract pollinating insects. This exciting new Japanese Spiraea has been awarded a prestigious RHS AGM for its outstanding qualities. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Spiraea 'Arguta' is a beautiful, large and bushy shrub, covered in arching sprays of small white flowers in May. Commonly known as Bridal Wreath or Foam of May, Spiraea 'Arguta' is very easy to maintain and well suited to both cottage and modern style gardens. A perfect choice for ?white gardens?, it also makes a great specimen in a large border alongside other flowering shrubs, or a wonderful informal hedge. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2').
An all-round brilliant performer in almost any garden situation, boasting dark orange foliage in spring, changing to golden yellow in summer and fiery golden-orange shades in autumn. All summer long, large pink flowers provide an outstanding display and are particularly attractive to butterflies. Spiraea japonica ?Double Play Gold? is a deciduous shrub which looks superb planted on mass and individually, in borders and wildlife gardens. Easy to care for and very resilient, perfect for beginner gardeners and those looking for sudden impact. Height and spread: 90cm (3?).
For outstanding colour over several months of the year, this Japanese Spiraea will undoubtedly supply you with just that. Stunning golden foliage provides a perfect backdrop to the bright pink flower heads that are bound stop everybody in their tracks. The summer blooms of Spiraea japonica ?Pink and Gold? are guaranteed to attract dozens of butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, making this an ideal choice for a wildlife garden. As the summer draws to an end, the foliage takes on wonderful autumn shades, which extends the season of interest well into October. Resilient, low maintenance and long-lasting displays ? what more could you ask for. Height and spread: 120cm (48?).