Shrub
Vanhoutte Spirea
Spiraea x vanhouttei
Features
Dense, flat clusters of white flowers in late spring; blue-green foliage in summer.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soils are best, but tolerates dry sites; tolerates neutral soil pH (highly alkaline soils may lead to chlorosis).
Cultivars
- 'Renaissance'- resistant to foliar diseases
Mature Height
6-8 Feet
Size
Medium
Mature Width
8-10 Feet
Mature Form
Broad, with a distinct fountain shape due to the strongly arching branches
Native To:
Of hybrid origin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Dry Sites
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Border
Hedge
Massing
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Animal Damage
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
A number of problems are common on this species, but aphids and powdery mildew tend to be the most common.
Additional Notes
Related Resources
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