Sorbaria sorbifolia
False Spirea
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False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Description
Sorbaria sorbifolia is commonly known as False Spiraea, also spelled False Spirea. It is a deciduous perennial plant in the Rosaceae family. It is also known by its older names of Spiraea sorbifolia L. and Schizonotus sorbifolius (L.) Lindl. Other common names are False Goat's Beard, Appleberry, Sorb-leaved Schizonotus, and Ural False Spirea. Chinese: 珍珠梅; pinyin: zhen zhu mei; literally "pearl plum".
False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Blooming
In mid to late summer, 5 petaled, star-shaped white flowers are borne on large terminal panicles.
False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Growth
Suckering, deciduous shrubs. Can grow up to 10 ft. tall and wide in full sun or partial shade. Works well as a large shrub border.
False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in fall in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings during the summer. Suckers can be transplanted in fall or winter.
False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Pest
The only real problem is fireblight.
False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Interesting facts
Sorbaria is primarily found on riverbanks in regions in the Himalayas to Eastern Asia.
False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Requires regular water. Does best in neutral to slightly alkaline soil that is well-draining and kept fertile and moist.
