| Cultivar Name
|
Size |
Zone |
Foliage |
Flowers |
Description |
| Anthony Waterer Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony
Waterer'
|
2-3'
(.9m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
3b |
New
leaves are russet- red turning to dark green in summer and
red-purple in fall |
Rose
pink |
An
upright rounded shrub with a striking combination of colorful
foliage and long lasting clusters of flowers that bloom even in cool
conditions. A great choice for foundation or border
planting. |
|
Dakota Goldcharm Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Mertyann'
|
15-18"
(.5m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
New leaves are light
bronze turning to yellowish- gold |
Bright pink clusters |
A
colorful dwarf shrub that makes an excellent contrast shrub.
Grows well in full sun. |
| Dart's Red Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Dart's Red'
|
2-3'
(.9m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
3 |
Rich,
bluish- green with reddish- purple fall colour |
Dark red, fading to pink |
This
tight, mound shaped shrub is an improved form of 'Anthony
Waterer'. It is a good choice for foundation or border
planting. Benefits from spring pruning. |
| Fairy Queen Spirea
Spiraea trilobata 'Fairy Queen'
|
2-3'
(.9m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
|
White |
Compact,
spreading shrub with upright branches and masses of flat top flowers
in June. Prefers full sunlight. |
| Flaming Mound Spirea
Spiraea x japonica 'Flaming Mound'
|
2'
(.6m) x 2' (.6m) |
3 |
Flaming red, turns yellow as
season progresses |
Brilliant red
flowerbuds turning into dark pink to red flowerheads. |
Grows
in a tight mound forming habit. |
| Froebelli Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Froebelli'
|
3-4'
(1.25m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
3 |
Purple tips on leaves |
Flat clusters, pink |
Stunning
when in full bloom, this fast growing, rounded shrub makes a
good choice for border or foundation plantings. More drought
tolerant than most spireas. |
| Goldflame Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame'
|
2-3'
(.9m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
Bronzy- gold to red in spring,
soft yellow in summer and red in fall. |
Light
pink. |
Low
compact growing shrub with masses of flower clusters. Great accent or contrast in shrub
bed. |
| Goldmound Spirea
Spiraea x japonica 'Goldmound'
|
18-24"
(.6m) x 18-24" (.6m) |
3 |
Iridescent
foliage in shades of yellow and gold. |
Light pink clusters |
Very
dense ball of smooth bright foliage making it an excellent color
contrasting shrub. This compact shrub requires full sun
in order to keeps it's spectacular summer color. |
| Gumball Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Gumball'
|
2'
(.6m) x 3' (.9m) |
3 |
Purplish tips on foliage
in late spring |
Flat clusters of bright pink
flowers |
Similar
to 'Froebelli' but more compact. |
| Halward's Silver Spirea
Spiraea nipponica 'Halward's Silver'
|
2-3'
(.9m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
Dark green |
White |
Compact
form with masses of flowers. |
| Korean Spirea
Spiraea trichocarpa
|
5-6'
(1.75m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
3 |
|
White |
Medium
sized shrub with flowers in 2" clusters blooming on arching branches. |
| Little Princess Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
|
2'
(.6m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
Small
green leaves turning dark red in the fall. |
Rose-pink |
A
small, fast growing shrub with masses of flowers blooming in
dense clusters. Short wiry stems form a dense
mounded shape. Makes a great ground cover or dwarf specimen
plant. |
| Magic Carpet Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
|
18"
(.5m) x 2' (.6m) |
3b |
Red in spring, matures into rich,
bronze, red tipped foliage. |
Pink clusters |
One
of the best dwarf varieties, the 'Magic Carpet' is a
small mound-shaped shrub that forms a colorful dense mat.
Makes a great contrast plant. Prefers to be planted in full
sun. |
| Mini Sunglo Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Mini
Sunglo'
|
12-15"
(.4m) x 2' (.6m) |
3 |
Brilliant yellow |
Pink clusters |
A
seedling of 'Goldmound' that is much more dense and dwarf in habit. |
| Shirobana Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'
|
2.5'
(.8m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
Vary from light to dark green |
Pink,
red & white |
Small
mound shaped shrub with masses of striking flowers that bloom in
clusters of spectacular color. |
| Snowhite Spirea
Spiraea x trilobata 'Snowhite'
|
4-5'
(1.5m) X 3-4' (1.25m) |
2 |
Dark
green |
Tiny white with prominent stamens |
An
upright spreading shrub with arching branches. |
| Snowmound Spirea
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
|
3-4'
(1.25m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
3 |
Dark
blue- green |
White |
The
outline of this dwarf variety is clean and dense making it an
excellent choice for small landscapes. A profusion of beautiful
flower clusters cover arching stems in a stunning contrast to the foliage. |
| Three-Lobe Spirea
Spiraea trilobata
|
3'
(.9m) x 3' (.9m) |
2 |
Small, three lobed |
Pure
white |
Ball
shaped shrub with gracefully arching branches smothered
in flowers. Prefers full sun. |
