Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Nippon Spirea

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Common Name:

Nippon Spirea

Plant Type:

Shrub

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Blue Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

215 cm

Maximum width:

245 cm

Nippon Spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') - Description

Spiraea nipponica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Japan. Growing to 1. 2–2. 5 m (4–8 ft) tall and broad, it is a deciduous shrub with clusters of small, bowl-shaped white flowers in midsummer. The specific epithet Nipponica means "Japanese". The cultivar 'Snowmound' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Nippon Spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') - Blooming

Blooms many saucer-shaped flowers in white, yellow, pink, or purple in spring or summer.

Nippon Spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') - Growth

Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs. Spiraea does best in full sun or light shade. Plant height varies depending on variety. Some species will reach 7 ft. Works well in a mixed or shrub border. Compact plants are great additions to a rock garden. Low-growing variants of S. japonica are suitable groundcovers. Taller species make nice loose hedges.

Nippon Spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') - Planting

Propagate from greenwood cuttings in summer. Can also divide suckering species, such as S. x billiardii and S. douglasii, in late fall or early in spring.

Nippon Spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') - Pest

Aphids, weevils, and scale insects. Other issues include dieback, fireblight, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.

Nippon Spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') - Soil and irrigation

Spirea is not fussy about soil type but does require regular to moderate water. Does best in rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist.