Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The False spiraea 'Sem'(s) (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a runner-forming, compact small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. The False spiraea 'Sem'(s) also has pinnate, green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 m.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive green-red autumn colouring * red shoots

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the False spiraea 'Sem'(s) are green and pinnate. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall. Red, early shoots. False spiraea 'Sem'(s) turns bright green-red in autumn.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The False spiraea 'Sem'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
False spiraea 'Sem'(s) is a runner-forming and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 white flowers of False spiraea 'Sem'(s) appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, park, cottage garden, bee pasture, undergrowth

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