Sorbaria sorbifolia - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The False spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a runner-forming shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. The False spiraea also has medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea sorbifolia.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the False spiraea are medium green. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The False spiraea has good frost hardiness.

Growth
False spiraea is a runner-forming shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the False spiraea appear in panicles from June to July.

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbaria sorbifolia are light brown in colour.

Root
Sorbaria sorbifolia is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.