There are many different species of Spiraea. They differ, for example, in the growth height and shape, the flower color or the flowering time. So every garden lover will find a spirea that almost perfectly suits his needs.
Some species of spirea have white flowers, while others have a soft pink color
What all Spiraea have in common is that they love a sunny location. Then they bloom particularly beautifully and profusely. In a shady location, you can give the flowers a boost with a little fertilizer. Otherwise, the spars are all quite easy to care for. They are easy to propagate and resistant to diseases and pests. The short-growing varieties are considered particularly frugal.
Which species of Spiraea flower early?
The spring spiers show their white flowers as early as April, as does the bridal spiers, which also have white flowers. The plum-leaved spirea flowers as early as March, while the Himalayan spirea does not show its pink flowers until May. All these varieties reach a height of about one to two meters.
Which Spiraetus blooms late?
The low-growing varieties of Spiraea do not flower until June, but sometimes until August or even September. Depending on the species, they grow to a maximum of 50 to 100 cm. These very hardy shrubs are excellent for planting in rock gardens or containers and as groundcover, while the taller varieties are also popular for hedges.
The white-flowered Japanese spirea and the rose-colored spirea are also among the summer-flowering varieties. In contrast, the flowering period of the two violet-flowering varieties Douglas spirea and Felty spirea lasts until August and September respectively. By choosing the different varieties wisely, you can enjoy the different colored blossoms of your spiraea all summer long.
Low-growing varieties:
- Birch-leaved spar, flower color white
- Yellow dwarf spiky, flower color pink
- Pink dwarf sparrow, flower color red-purple
- Red summer spikes, flower color red
- Japanese dwarf sparrow, flower color dark pink
tips
Plant your spirea in a location that is as sunny as possible, and it will bloom particularly well. Only cut fully blossomed shoots for the vase, unfortunately closed buds will no longer open in the vase.