Comment concerning Japanese Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Shibori')→about the Shibori Spirea

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As a comment about Japanese Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Shibori'), wildflowers wrote:

Purchased this plant about 5 years ago (2013) from a local box store. Long blooming from spring (May) into the fall. The only downside for me is that I was hoping for a good nectar source for hummingbirds and other pollinators but they aren't interested at all. I've seen hummingbirds (and various insects) approach the flowers but they quickly move on. The plant must be sterile or it has nothing to offer by way of nectar or pollen. So, Shibori is just eye candy.

Name: Rick Webb southeast Pennsylvania (Zone 6b) ILPARW May 12, 2018 6:48 PM CST
Yes, it is a pretty bush and easy to grow. There is a range of difference where some plants have more white, others half & half, and others with more pink flowers. Being an east Asian plant, it is less likely to attract American native pollinators. It is generally better to select American native species for the pollinators here. Check the origin of the species. (1) \| Quote \| Post #1707229 (1)

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