Spiraea jap. 'Genpei' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' (Spiraea japonica) is a bushy, compact small shrub that produces light pink flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from July to August. The Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The light pink flowers of Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' appear in corymbs from July to August.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging

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