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Bridal Wreath

Spiraea X Vanhouttei

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Overview

Bridal Wreath (Spiraea x vanhouttei) delightfully adorns any landscape with its cascading clusters of white blooms resembling a springtime snowfall. This deciduous shrub reaches 5-8 feet in height with a similar spread, presenting a fountain-like form. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in zones 3-8. Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it an exemplary choice for borders or as a stand-alone accent. Peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — This deciduous shrub reaches 5-8 feet in height with a similar spread, presenting a fountain-like form
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — With a rapid growth rate, it can serve as a vibrant privacy screen or windbreak when planted in rowsBridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and captivating presence in the landscapeBridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — white flowers in the gardenBridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — shrub with white bloomsBridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — shrub for full or halfBridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — This deciduous shrub reaches 5-8 feet in height with a similar spread, presenting a fountain-like form; peak bloom+79

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and captivating presence in the landscape, image 39
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — With a rapid growth rate, it can serve as a vibrant privacy screen or windbreak when planted in rows
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and captivating presence in the landscape
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — white flowers in the garden
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — shrub with white blooms
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — shrub for full or half
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — This deciduous shrub reaches 5-8 feet in height with a similar spread, presenting a fountain-like form; peak bloom
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in zones 3-8; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it an exemplary choice for borders or as a stand-alone accent; gardeners
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer, image 25
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — this hybrid species typically reaches heights of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread; with a subtle autumn display of
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — double white flowers that resemble tiny wreaths - hence its common name; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — These blossoms burst forth in profusion along the length of the arching branches; peak bloom occurs in late spring to
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — creating an effect reminiscent of a frothy; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — usually in late April to May; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and captivating presence
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — emerging as blue-green and maturing to a lighter green in summer; peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues, image 32
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Leaves are sharply serrated; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and captivating presence
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — adding fine textural contrast to the landscape.<br><br>For optimal blooming; peak bloom occurs in late spring to early
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — the Spiraea x vanhouttei should be planted in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil; with a subtle autumn
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — and requires minimal maintenance; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and captivating
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — it is drought tolerant once established and can thrive in USDA zones 3 to 8; peak bloom occurs in late spring to early
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — With a rapid growth rate, it can serve as a vibrant privacy screen or windbreak when planted in rows; with a subtle
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — white flowers in the garden; peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer

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