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  • SPIRAEA 'Arguta'
    SPIRAEA 'Arguta'
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    SPIRAEA 'Arguta'

    Commonly known as Bridal wreath, Foam of May

     AWARD
    White
     
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    • Good to know
      Prune annually immediately after flowering. Attractive to insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Lance-shaped, bright-green leaves to 4cm (1½) long.
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Dense, rounded shrub with slender, arching shoots. Produces flowers in corymbs to 6cm (2½in) across on short, leafy, lateral branches.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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