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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 Spiraea fritschiana 'Wilma' pp#15,397 |
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Share your experience: Rate how has this variety has performed in your garden. 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™ spirea is perfect for mass plantings. The soft pink flowers are beautiful in the summer, and fall brings on brilliant orange and red foliage. Buy it now from
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