SPIRAEA cinerea 'Grefsheim'
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SPIRAEA cinerea 'Grefsheim'
Commonly known as Bridal wreath
Abundant small white flowers in dense clusters all along the branches
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Norway. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLance-shaped, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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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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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact shrub with arching branches carrying small 5-petalled flowers in corymbs 5cm (2in) across before the leaves
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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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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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