Spirea x vanhouttei ~ Bridalwreath Spirea purple-bloom COMPANION PLANTS: Smoke Tree

COMPANION PLANTS: Smoke Tree

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In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny deep red flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Spirea x vanhouttei ~ Bridalwreath Spirea purple-bloom COMPANION PLANTS: Smoke TreeBridalwreath Spirea is a vase shaped deciduous shrub with branches that arch toward the ground. The serrated dark blue green leaves usually have an undistinguished in fall. Very showy dense Flat topped clusters of pure white flowers cover the plant in spring. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, tolerates light shade. Type: Shrub Origins: S. trilobata x S. cantoniensis Hybrid Height: 5' 8' Spread: 7 10'