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SORBARIA
Commonly known as False spiraea
Genus of 6 or more species of suckering, deciduous shrubs mainly occurring on riverbanks from the Himalayas to eastern Asia.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - shrubs
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their elegant foliage and star-like flowers. Remove excess suckers to restrict spread.
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Himalayas to eastern Asia
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to alkaline soil
Sorbaria - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of SORBARIA

SORBARIA sorbifolia >
Commonly known as: False spiraea.
Thicket forming shrub with long pinnate leaves and panicles of small white flowers in midsummer


SORBARIA sorbifolia 'Sem' >
Commonly known as: False spiraea .
Dwarf growing with a bushy habit, this variety has attractive light yellowish new growth with a tinge of pink and white flowers
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50