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Spiraea japonica 'Monhub' (Limemound)

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Spiraea japonica 'Monhub' (Limemound) (Japanese meadowsweet) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Spiraea japonica 'Monhub' (Limemound) (Japanese meadowsweet) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Spiraea japonica 'Monhub' (Limemound) . Spiraea japonica 'Monhub' (Limemound) is tolerant of compacted soil. In autumn, Spiraea japonica 'Monhub' (Limemound) is alight with fall colour.