SPIRAEA nipponica 'Snowmound'
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SPIRAEA nipponica 'Snowmound'
Commonly known as Bridal wreath
Forms a dense mound, free-flowering in June, white
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green leaves, entire or with a few teeth at the tips
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White
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Orbicular
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFast-growing, spreading shrub with arching branches.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Spiraea - Growing Guide