spiraea prunifolia (bridal wreath spirea)
$31.95
- double, white flowers before the leaves
- shiny, dark green leaves turn yellow-orange in the fall
- upright, vase-shaped form
- bloom time: spring
- zone 4
- height 100-125cm
- spread 100-125cm
- colour white
- flowers on previous year's growth so any pruning for size or shape should be done soon after flowering
- tolerates many soils and conditions, however, it does not like wet feet
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- long blooming
- low maintenance
- salt tolerant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)