Spiraea japonica

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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Native to: China, Japan, Korea, Korea (South)

Introduced to: Canada, North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Spiraea japonicaSpiraea japonica

Japanese Meadowsweet, Japanese Spirea

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In Stock: 0.214 lb (Total:0.214lb)

Spiraea japonica

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0.21 lb

Details

Germination:

30%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

3,851,300

Quantity:

0.21 lb

Collected in:

Russia

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834301

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Native to: China, Japan, Korea, Korea (South)

Introduced to: Canada, North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating beauty of Spiraea japonica, commonly known as Japanese Meadowsweet or Japanese Spirea. This deciduous perennial shrub is a proud member of the Rosaceae family, hailing from Japan and China. Renowned for its vibrant and dense clusters of pink or white blossoms from late spring to summer, this shrub also offers the possibility of reblooming. Ideal for USDA Zones 3-8, Spiraea japonica thrives in well-drained, alkaline soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Its rapid growth habits, reaching maturity at 4 to 6 feet in height and width, along with its capability to self-seed, make it perfect for creating lush, colorful thickets in garden landscapes.

This showy plant serves multiple ornamental roles; whether as a flowering shrub, a border accent, or a vibrant hedge, it's sure to infuse any space with seasonal charm. While its lush leaves and blossoms attract an array of pollinators, including butterflies, they also add a soft texture and structure to garden designs. Despite deer being a potential threat, this resilient plant tolerates urban conditions, clay soils, and erosion. However, gardeners should note its tendency to naturalize and sometimes invade, particularly in the eastern U.S. Fortunately, light shearing of spent flower clusters encourages additional blooms, and pruning in late winter to early spring manages growth effectively. Enjoy the ease of low maintenance, with no serious insect or disease problems, of this stunning and versatile shrub, perfect for both residential and mixed landscapes.