The 3-gallon Reeves Spirea is a stunning shrub that grows in zones 4-8. It features showy clusters of white flowers in late spring to early summer and can reach a size of 3-5 feet. Grown naturally, it adds beauty to any garden.
Reeves Spirea
Reeves Spirea (Spiraea reevesiana) is a beautiful and versatile deciduous shrub that is known for its delicate white flowers. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and has a long blooming season.
Reeves Spirea can grow up to 5-6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. It has a gracefully arching habit and is covered in slender, lance-shaped leaves. In the spring, the plant produces clusters of small, white flowers that cover the branches. The flowers bloom for several weeks and are a popular attraction for pollinators.
Reeves Spirea prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought once established. Reeves Spirea can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Reeves Spirea, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Reeves Spirea is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, in borders, or as a hedge. Reeves Spirea is also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating Reeves Spirea into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the shrubs 4-5 feet apart, depending on the desired mature size of the shrubs.
- Water the shrubs regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrubs in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrubs lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and versatility of Reeves Spirea!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
