Spiraea jap. 'Country Red' - C3.5

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Country Red' (Spiraea japonica) is a dense, compact small shrub that produces purple-red flowers. They appear from July to September. The Japanese spiraea 'Country Red' also has lanceolate, light green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 1 m wide. The Japanese spiraea 'Country Red' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Country Red' are light green, lanceolate, alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Country Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Country Red' is a small shrub that grows densely and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant 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
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, border, hedge

Root
Spiraea japonica 'Country Red' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.