Spiraea cinerea 'Grefsheim' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Spirea 'Grefsheim' (Spiraea x cinerea) is a loose, overhanging shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from the end of April to the beginning of May. The Spirea 'Grefsheim' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 1.75 metres wide. The Spirea 'Grefsheim' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea cinerea 'Grefsheim', Spiraea x cinerea 'First Snow'®.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * drought-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Spirea 'Grefsheim' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size. Spirea 'Grefsheim' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Spirea 'Grefsheim' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spirea 'Grefsheim' is a loose and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 1.75 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 60 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the beginning of June to the end of June, is advisable for this plant.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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 Spirea 'Grefsheim' sets beautiful accents together with: Deutzia, Kolkwitzia.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the beginning of June to the end of June - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - 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 Spirea 'Grefsheim' appear in umbels from the end of April to the beginning of May. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture, hedge, green border

Root
Spiraea x cinerea 'Grefsheim' is a heartroot.