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SPIRAEA thunbergii
Commonly known as Baby's breath spiraea
Arching branches and slender leaves. Bowl-shaped white flowers
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Japan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousSlender, sparsely toothed light-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White
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Bowl-shaped
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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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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, bushy shrub with arching branches. Produces flowers in corymbs to 5cm (2in) along the shoots.
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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) -
Spring 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)
2m (6½ft)
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Spiraea - Growing Guide
