Spiraea nipp. 'Snowmound' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' (Spiraea nipponica) is a bushy, upright, dense shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from the end of May to June. The Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark brown. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea arcuata.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' are medium green, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' is a bushy, upright and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.3 - 2.2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

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
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The white flowers of Tosa spirea 'Snowmound' appear in umbels from the end of May to June.

Use
Hedge (pruning), group planting, bee pasture, hedge, small/front garden

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