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Dwarf Spiraea

Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota'

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Overview

Dwarf Spiraea 'Bullota' is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and width. It features vibrant pink blooms in early summer, nestled among toothed green leaves that transition to attractive warm hues in fall. Ideal for borders, foundation plantings, and low hedges, this low-maintenance variety thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various soil types. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Medium, Very LowZones 3–9Type ShrubClimate Alpine, Temperate
Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — It features vibrant pink blooms in early summer
Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — nestled among toothed green leaves that transition to attractive warm hues in fallDwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — Dwarf Spiraea 'Bullota' is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and width

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — It features vibrant pink blooms in early summer
Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — nestled among toothed green leaves that transition to attractive warm hues in fall
Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — Dwarf Spiraea 'Bullota' is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and width
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