Spiraea jap. 'Zen'Spirit Caramel' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Zen Spirit® Caramel' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact, roundish, deciduous small shrub with decorative, broadly lanceolate, olive-green leaves. The light brown shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears pink-coloured flowers from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive brown-orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers * light brown shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Zen Spirit® Caramel' are olive green, broadly lanceolate, alternate. Light brown shoots. Japanese spiraea 'Zen Spirit® Caramel' turns bright brown-orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Zen Spirit® Caramel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Zen Spirit® Caramel' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 40 - 50 cm wide. Slow-growing.

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).

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

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from June to July.

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