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Spirea

This shrub stays quite compact and maintains an upright form. The flowers are carmine-red and fade to deep pink with time.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

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Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Spirea

  • Botanical name

    Spiraea japonica

  • Variety

    Darts Red

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24-36" (61-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Riley J.'s collection