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.
This deciduous shrub produces attractive panicles of pink flowers from June. Ht. 2.5m. Supplied as bare root plants.
Spiraea japonica 'Firelight' is a colourful, deciduous shrub that provides an ever changing display throughout from spring to autumn.
Spiraea japonica 'Sparkling Champagne' is guaranteed to bring a dazzling splash of colour to your garden. Colourful foliage emerges a lovely rose-red shade in spring, which matures to lime-green during summer. From early to late summer, this hardy, decidu
For a small shrub, Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' offers so much interest from spring to late autumn.
Description for Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' not available
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?).
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).
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?).
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?).