Van Houttei Spirea - a stunning vase-shaped shrub with gracefully arching branches. Grown in zones 3-8, it's perfect for accent hedges, borders, and foundations. Size: 4-6 ft.
Van Houttei Spirea
Van Houttei Spirea, also known as Bridal Wreath Spirea, is a popular deciduous shrub that is known for its showy clusters of white flowers in the spring. It is a relatively easy-care plant that is well-suited for a variety of landscaping purposes.
Van Houttei Spirea typically grows to be 6-8 feet tall and 5-7 feet wide. It has an upright, vase-shaped habit of growth and small, dark green leaves. The flowers are borne in dense clusters on the branches and are white with a slightly pink tinge. Van Houttei Spirea blooms in the spring, from May to June.
Van Houttei Spirea is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established. Van Houttei Spirea does not require much pruning, but it can be pruned in the spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain its shape.
Van Houttei Spirea is a great choice for a variety of landscaping uses. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It can also be used to create a hedge or a privacy screen. Van Houttei Spirea is also a good choice for planting in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Van Houttei Spirea:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to partial shade and has well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain the shape.
Van Houttei Spirea is a beautiful and rewarding plant to grow. It is easy to care for and can add a touch of color and elegance to any garden.
Here are some additional details about Van Houttei Spirea:
- Hardiness:USDA Zones 3-8
- Growth rate:Fast
- Mature size:6-8 feet tall, 5-7 feet wide
- Soil:Well-drained
- Water:Regular, especially during the first growing season
- Fertilizer:Balanced fertilizer in the spring
- Pruning:In the spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain the shape
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.
Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature Width: | 5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Rhododendron |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
