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Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The shrub Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' (Japanese meadowsweet) yields showy, bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' (Japanese meadowsweet) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' tolerates compacted soil. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.