Spiraea cantoniensis

Enjoy BRIDAL WREATH SPIREAS for their...

. eye-catching white spring flowers
. exceptional cold hardiness (-5°F)
. fountain-like form >>> graceful + mounding
. enduring popularity >>> old-fashioned heirloom plant
. nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies
. eco-friendly growth habit >>> pestfree + drought tolerant

usda plant hardiness zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
sunset plant hardiness zones: 1-11, 14-21
mature plant height: 4-6' x 6-8'
plant preferences: full sun to bright filtered light [more sun = more flowers] and moist, fertile, slightly acid, well-drained soils
plant family: Rosaceae | Rose Family
plant origin: Southeastern China | 1824 | The genus Spiraea is named for the Greek word wreath.
growth habit: deciduous flowering shrub [semi-evergreen in deep south], upright, long arching, graceful branches, mounding fountain-like form, dense, multi-stemmed, fast growing, carefree, long-lived, considered drought tolerant once established
flower color + season: showy, pure white, double, dense clusters, flowers attract butterflies | spring
foliage: small, bluish green, fine-textured, yellow autumn color
growing tips:
. Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage
. Fertilize in early spring
. Water regularly until established - Water during dry spells for best performance
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height [blooms on previous year's growth]
. Maintain a 2" mulch layer year-round [conserves moisture + limits pesky weeds]
. Plant in protected areas away from freezing winter winds in northern climate range
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plant once established
also responds to: Double Reeves Spiraea, May Bush, Bridal-Wreath, Reeves' Spirea
our plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant