Spiraea arguta - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Bridal spray (Spiraea x arguta) is a loose, overhanging shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Bridal spray also has lanceolate, light green leaves. Its bark is dark brown. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bridal sprays are light green, lanceolate, alternate, serrated. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size. Bridal spray turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Frost hardiness
The Bridal spray has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bridal spray is a loose and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Planting partner
The Bridal spray sets beautiful accents together with: Forsythia.

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 Bridal spray appear in corymbs from April to May. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, border, scented garden