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Spiraea japonica

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 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 2.1 m (3 - 7 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 (Japanese meadowsweet) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to early autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Spiraea japonica (Japanese meadowsweet) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Spiraea japonica (Japanese meadowsweet) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Spiraea japonica .