Spiraea japonica 'Nana' - P9

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Nana' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact small shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers. They appear from June to July. The Japanese spiraea 'Nana' 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. 50 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Nana' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

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

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Nana' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 50 cm and is approx. 0.5 - 1 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 pink-coloured flowers appear from June to July.

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