| Spiraea x vanhouttei | |
| Vanhouttei Spiraea | |
| Spiraea x vanhouttei has fountain-like, arching branches which are covered with white flowers in spring. At maturity, it will be 5 to 6 feet tall. Sun to partial shade. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Spiraea x vanhouttei Common Name: Spirea Vanhoutte Features: Fall Color, Native to North America Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Butterflies Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 5 - 6 feet Zone 4 - 8 | |
| Feed March and November with Planttone. Mulch January and June. Thin out 1/3 of the oldest stalks to ground level 2-3 weeks after blooming ends, and then lightly shape. Spray Dormant Oil in March for insect control.Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first 2 summers. | |
| Attractive accent, foundation, or border plant | |
| Full sun, well drained soil | |
| Prune late winter or early spring; spring flowering shrubs after bloom | |
| Spring | |
| White flower clusters | |
| 7' | |
| Weeping deciduous shrub | |
| Medium | |
| Full Sun | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Blue-green foliage |