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

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) — white flowers in the garden; peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer, image 82

Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Peak bloom occurs in late spring to early summer, image 67

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) — 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) — creating an effect reminiscent of a frothy; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues, image 71

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) — 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) — with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues, image 74

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) — shrub with white blooms; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues, image 83

Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — adding fine textural contrast to the landscape.<br><br>For optimal blooming; peak bloom occurs in late, image 76

Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — shrub with white blooms; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues, image 62

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, image 77

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