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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 4–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
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

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — this hybrid species typically reaches heights of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread; with a subtle autumn, image 68
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — double white flowers that resemble tiny wreaths - hence its common name; gardeners will appreciate Bridal, image 69
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — emerging as blue-green and maturing to a lighter green in summer
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — These blossoms burst forth in profusion along the length of the arching branches; peak bloom occurs in late, image 49
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) — and requires minimal maintenance; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and, image 78
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — usually in late April to May; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and, image 72
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — These blossoms burst forth in profusion along the length of the arching branches
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) — With a rapid growth rate, it can serve as a vibrant privacy screen or windbreak when planted in rows; with a, image 59
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) — white flowers in the garden; peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer, image 82
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, image 73
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Leaves are sharply serrated; gardeners will appreciate Bridal Wreath Spirea for its easy care and, image 75
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) — with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues, image 53
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — shrub with white blooms; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues
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, image 52
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — double white flowers that resemble tiny wreaths - hence its common name
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — this hybrid species typically reaches heights of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread; with a subtle autumn, image 47
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) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in zones 3-8; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to, image 86
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — These blossoms burst forth in profusion along the length of the arching branches; peak bloom occurs in late, image 70
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — and requires minimal maintenance
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