Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Albiflora' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact, bushy small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters. They appear from July to September. The Japanese spiraea 'Albiflora' 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. 1.3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea albiflora.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Albiflora' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. Japanese spiraea 'Albiflora' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Albiflora' is a compact and bushy growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.3 m and is approx. 0.8 - 2 m 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 white flowers of Japanese spiraea 'Albiflora' appear in umbrella clusters from July to September.

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

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