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Pink Spirea

Spiraea Japonica

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Overview

The Pink Spirea (Spiraea japonica) is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its vibrant pink flowers that bloom in summer. Typically reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Ideal for borders and foundation plantings, this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts pollinators while resisting deer. USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Medium, Very LowZones 3–10Climate Alpine, Temperate
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — Typically reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — Typically reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread; this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and, image 57
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — Annual pruning will maintain a neat appearance and encourage prolific flowering; transitioning to a bright
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — When integrating Spiraea japonica into a garden design; though it can tolerate partial shade
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — consider its continuous seasonal interest and ease of care; ensuring a delightful contribution to the client's outdoor space
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — pink flowers in the garden; transitioning to a bright
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — it exhibits notable drought tolerance; ensuring a delightful contribution to the client's outdoor space
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners; this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — though it can tolerate partial shade; transitioning to a bright
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — It thrives in well-draining soil and requires moderate moisture; though it can tolerate partial shade
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts pollinators while resisting deer; ensuring a, image 60
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — scientifically known as Spiraea japonica; this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts, image 61
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil; transitioning to a bright, image 58
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — Ideal for borders and foundation plantings; though it can tolerate partial shade, image 59
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — this plant is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; though it can tolerate partial shade, image 63
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — Originating from Japan and China; transitioning to a bright, image 62
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — Its foliage emerges with a bronzy hue in spring; transitioning to a bright, image 66
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — approximately 1 to 3 inches long; this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts pollinators, image 69
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — lively green as the season progresses; ensuring a delightful contribution to the client's outdoor space, image 68
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — transitioning to a bright; though it can tolerate partial shade, image 67
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — or as a standout specimen in garden beds; this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts, image 65
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — mounded shape that is ideal for border plantings; ensuring a delightful contribution to the client's outdoor space, image 64
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — enhancing the ecological value of the plant.<br><br>For optimal vigor and blooming; ensuring a delightful, image 72
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — situate Pink Spirea in full sunlight; this low-maintenance shrub offers a splash of color and attracts pollinators, image 73
Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica) — though it can tolerate partial shade; transitioning to a bright, image 74

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