Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Neon Flash' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact small shrub that produces pink flowers. They appear from July to August. The Japanese spiraea 'Neon Flash' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea bumalda 'Neon Flash'.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese spiraea 'Neon Flash' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Neon Flash' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Neon Flash' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.6 - 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 flowers appear from July to August.

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