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Spiraea Japonica

Spiraea Japonica

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Spiraea Japonica - Japanese Spirea

Spiraea Japonica offers numerous benefits, enhancing outdoor spaces' visual appeal, versatility, and ecological balance. This deciduous shrub's qualities contribute to various aspects of landscape design.

Grown as a landscape shrub, Spiraea Japonica is known for its beautiful flowers. Depending on the type of bush you buy, you can enjoy having a range of white or pink flowers. Some cultivars can grow quite tall, so you can easily find different sizes of this plant for other locations in your garden.

With this shrub, you can choose spring-blooming or summer-blooming plants. Depending on the variety, the flowers will appear in late spring to early summer. These stunning blooms are in deep pink, ivory-white, and crimson shades. Because of their brilliance, they naturally attract butterflies and bees. Each blossom grows within a cluster of five-petaled flowers.

Spiraea Japonica Is Perfect for Butterfly Gardens

Thanks to its size and exquisite blooms, this plant is ideal for butterfly gardens. Typically, this bush will grow about 2 to 3 feet high. At full maturity, it can reach 3 to 5 feet wide. A few cultivars can grow 5 to 6 feet high if you want something larger.

Spiraea Japonica Offers Alternate Green Leaves

Like other members of this genus, the simple leaves grow in an alternate pattern. While the stems are red-brown and brown, the leaves are a vivid shade of green. Usually, the leaves grow ovate with toothed margins. On some cultivars, the stem is hairy.

This bush was initially grown in China, Japan, and Korea. Because of its beauty, it has gradually been adopted by gardeners and landscapers worldwide. It is known for being an incredibly versatile plant, so it is grown in many ecosystems. This bush can be included in a formal landscape design or an eclectic butterfly garden.

Because of its exceptional versatility, it is available in many sizes

You can find cultivars that blossom during different months of the year. Because of this, this stunning plant is the perfect addition to any home garden or commercial landscape. With a little practice, you can start growing a beautiful shrub in your yard.

What are the characteristics of it

It is a midsize deciduous shrub that is colored green with pink, white, or red blooms. It is an excellent choice for hedges, boarders, or mass planting since it is easy to manage and maintain.

How Long Does it Live

Proper care of it can make the plant live for 15 to 20 years or even more. It needs to be pruned and fertilized to keep it healthy and encourage flower production throughout its life.

 What is the best fertilizer for it

The ideal fertilizer to use is a slow-release fertilizer. A balanced NPK ratio of 10-10-10 in early spring is advisable for it. On the other hand, the addition of compost or organic matter into the soil is an excellent way to improve nutrient quality for better growth.

Are the roots of it very deep

It is not invasive and has a small root structure. This means it requires frequent watering, especially at times of high temperatures.

Can I Grow One From A Cutting

Yes, they are taken from softwood cuttings from the plant in late spring or early summer. With adequate care and the use of rooting hormone, the cuttings grow roots and become mature plants.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bare Root Plants
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Bloom Season

Summer

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Bloom/Foliage Color

Pink

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Height at Maturity

Under 10 Feet

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Care

Spiraea japonica thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prune after blooming to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize in early spring to promote robust flowering and healthy foliage.

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Plant Reproduction

Spiraea Japonica spreads by suckers and seeds, forming dense clusters

Plant bare-root shrubs during the more excellent spring or fall months, from November through April. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system and slightly more profound than its height. Position the shrub so that the top of the roots is level with the ground, and put back the soil dug over the roots. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch does not touch the shrub's stem. Water regularly, especially during the first year, to establish strong roots. Prune shrubs as needed to promote healthy growth. In the spring, fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer suited to the specific needs of the shrub.

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Attracts butterflies and pollinators
Long lasting vibrant blooms
Pest and disease resistant
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What We Ship

The Benefits of Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.

Cost-Effective

With no heavy pots or soil, you'll save 50-60% on shipping costs, and you can easily plant our plants yourself—no equipment needed, just a spade for digging small holes.

Hassle-Free

Bare root plants are hassle-free because they're lightweight, easy to handle, and require minimal packaging. They establish quickly, saving you time and effort in planting and maintenance.

Better Growth

Bareroot dormant plants are more hardy because they adapt better to new environments, with stronger root systems that establish quickly, leading to greater resilience and improved survival rates in various conditions.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root native plants are environmentally friendly because they promote biodiversity, require less water and maintenance, and support local ecosystems, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious gardening

Features
Why You Will Love This Spiraea Japonica

Bright Pink Flowers: 

Spiraea Japonica showcases vibrant pink blooms that add a cheerful splash of color to any garden.

Compact and Dense Growth: 

Its compact size and dense foliage make it perfect for filling in gaps and creating a full, lush look in garden beds.

Extended Bloom Time: 

This shrub offers a long flowering period from late spring to summer, ensuring your garden stays colorful for months.

Easy to Grow: 

Known for its hardy nature, Spiraea Japonica requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Caring Tips

How do I care for my Spiraea Japonica?

Each box contains detailed care instructions and information about your product. But here's the basics.

Care Tips

Spiraea japonica thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prune after blooming to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize in early spring to promote robust flowering and healthy foliage.

Light Requirements

Spiraea japonica thrives in full sun to partial shade. For optimal growth and vibrant blooms, it should receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In shadier conditions, it may still grow but with fewer flowers and less vigorous growth.

Hardy Planting Zones

3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9

Customer Reviews

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Gary Sanchez
Spirea Japonica

I’m not well-versed with bare rooted plants but they arrived what appears to be in good shape I planted them the day after I received them. I’ve given them all the love and care that I know I’ll keep them watered and we’ll see what happens. I’ll respond and let you know in six months and show you what they look Like then. They received well packaged timely no complaints so you do have a very good end end process. This is the first time I’ve used you to buy plants, but I think I’ll be back based on your price points when compared to other nurseries.

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Cheri

I havenn't planted a Spriea since leaving Tulsa 29 or so years ago.
I am not at all disappointed. It has started to put its roots down in its new home.
My one spirea in my front garden is happy to have a friend.

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John Morris
Spiraea Japonica

Arrived in a well secured packed box. The root ball was secured in dampened soil and was transplanted to a pot and placed in a sunny window location to keep until ready to plant outside in early spring.

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John Morris
Spiraea...

Arrived in a well secured packed box. The root ball was secured in dampened soil and was transplanted to a pot and placed in a sunny window location to keep until ready to plant outside in early spring.

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Patricia Wilks
SPIRAEA JAPONICA

This sweetie mini flowers creates a nice combination with few other shrubs in the lawn. I always have this planted all with flowering shrubs.