Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora'
white Japanese spiraea
A bushy, rounded, deciduous shrub to 60cm high, with light green serrated leaves, and clusters of small white flowers with conspicuous stamens in summer
Other common names
Joseph's coatSynonyms
Spiraea callosa 'Alba'Spiraea japonica 'Alba'
see moreSpiraea albiflora
Spiraea japonica f. albiflora
Spiraea japonica var. albiflora
Spiraea japonica var. alba
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Orange Yellow | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Spiraea are deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with simple leaves and short racemes, panicles or corymbs of small, 5-petalled white or pink flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 6, flowers on new wood
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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