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                                                  PINK PARASOLS™       Korean Spiraea 

 

An exciting ground covering spirea that has extremely large, parasol-like, blooms.

The blooms literally cover this low mounded shrub in early summer to create a remarkable garden show. The soft pink blooms float above the attractive blue-green foliage that is beautiful in its own right.

Noted for its outstanding orange red autumn leaf colors. 

Spiraea fritschiana 'Wilma'  pp#15,397  

 

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Hardiness:  USDA Zone 4 

Bloom Time:  June 

Bloom Color:  Large clear pink blooms are a first for this species. 

Foliage Color:  Attractive bluish-green foliage

Fall Color: Superb mix of red, orange & yellow fall colors 

Size:  2-3 feet tall and and 3-4 feet wide. 

Exposure:  Full sun 

Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soil.  Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. 

Pruning: Best if done immediately after flowering. To promote flowering, remove faded flower clusters (or deadhead).                               

Watering: Medium moisture.  

Wildlife: Butterflies 

Type: Deciduous  

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.  

Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, informal low hedge or foundation plantings. 

Breeder:  Selected by Tim Wood of Spring Meadow Nursery, Michigan

 A first for Spiraea fritschiana: pink blooms!  Long prized for its attractive fall color, this adaptable species is now available with fluffy pink flowers.  This is a nice alternative to the standard white blooming fritschinana.

Durable and adaptable to many sites, PINK PARASOLS™ is perfect for mass plantings.  The soft pink flowers are beautiful in the summer, and fall brings on brilliant orange and red foliage.

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