Spiraea Japonica

Spiraea Japonica

Spiraea japonica or Japanese Spirea is a deciduous shrub that can grow in many soils and is tolerant to different light conditions. It is one of the most low-maintenance plants in the shrub family. This shrub is an ornamental plant found in fields, forests, stream banks, and other areas. The plant has rosy-pink flowers, which appear in clusters at the tips of the branches in early spring, and they bloom the fullest in summers.

This tree has oval-shaped, dark green leaves that change color with seasons.

Pink spirea plant can also resist heat, making it ideal for landscape harvesting

Even though it is native to Japan, this tree was gifted to the United States, where it became naturalized. Because of its adaptive nature, the plant can grow well in different temperatures and soil conditions. The plant is a strong self-seeder, spreading in the garden by suckering. It is best to prune the branches in early spring or late winter because the plant grows best on new wood. The deciduous shrub looks excellent on a bank, as a low mass or filler, or in front of a shrub border. Also, Spiraeas have flat-topped flowers that grow in clusters (corymbs). From late spring to mid-summer, the foliage is covered in a sparse and intermittent repeat bloom of Spiraea clusters.

There are 20 different cultivars, out of which 17 are completely fertile. Bridal Wreath and Triumphans are two of the most popular of this plant. One of its types, Walbuma, is commonly known as the 'Magic Carpet.' These shrubs can grow as high as 4 to 6 feet and several feet wide. The plant is generally pest and disease-free and is best for borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, banks, and slopes.

This plant has few dominant color flowers and some residual flowers in the summers. It requires no deep plantation into the ground with only the right amount of water added, and you leave it alone. Spirea's clean foliage and good fall color add grace and beauty to your gardens if planted alongside other plants. All plant parts are completely edible; its two-toned leaves are cooked for flavoring soups, plus its stems and roots are used as herbal teas. Further, its pink flowers are a great attraction to bees and butterflies, making it a convenient choice for them to visit its shrubs.

These shrubs have great symbolic importance as it is regarded as the gateway to wealth, good fortune, and prosperity. You should buy this as it makes a beautiful foundation or specimen plant in the landscape, as well as in mixed perennial beds, larger groupings for edging or hedges, or planted in mass for a screen.

Pink Spirea is For Sale at TN Wholesale Nursery with Low Prices and Fast Shipping

Shipping Information

We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.

How We Protect Your Plants For Transit

We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.

Upon Receipt Of Your Plants

Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.