1001+ Spirea Japonica Flowers

Spirea shrubs are deciduous shrubs that can be divided into two categories. Spiraea japonica goldflame is a small shrub to 2 to 3 feet.

June 2011 Shoso Shimbo

Spirea japonica flowers!!!

Spiraea japonica or japanese spiraea is a flowering dwarf deciduous shrub with leaves that change color over the season growing 4 to 6 feet high and as many feet wide. The spring blooming spirea has a delicate cascading habit with large clusters of white flowers poised on arching branches. It s named for the european species from the greek speria or wreath attesting to its whip like growths bearing white flowers worn at weddings. Some types have colorful fall foliage.

The summer blooming spirea bush boasts beautiful pink white or red flowers atop upright branches. Japonica can be used throughout the landscape. Add in showy dark burgundy spring foliage and you ve got the perfect double play. The closest to red of any spirea.

Japonica clan is a large group of ornamental shrubs that fall into the rose family. The luminous foliage turns brilliant shades of orange red and yellow in the fall. This variety of spiraea japonica grows into a 3 foot tall mound. Japanese spirea spiraea japonica.

Garden Bytes From The Big Apple August 2009