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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Spiraea thunbergii
Other names: Thunberg spiraea
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Genus: Spiraea
Species: S. thunbergii - S. thunbergii is a small, long-lived shrub with thin, flexible stems bearing a profusion of small white flowers in early spring.
Spiraea thunbergii is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Rounded
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Spiraea thunbergii (Thunberg spiraea) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Easy to grow in any soil so long as it is moist.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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