General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 14 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Other: New foliage is purplish-red, maturing to green.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Flowers emerge a purplish-pink, aging to lighter pink.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Spirea

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