Spiraea cantoniensis

Spiraea cantoniensis

Botanical Name: Spiraea cantoniensis Common Names: Flowering May Bush, Native: No Foliage Type: Deciduous Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Rounded, Shrub Like, Spreading

Description: Stunning semi-deciduous to deciduous rounded shrub with weeping clusters of showy, double-white flowers in Spring. This plant truly is an eye-catching feature in the garden and looks even more beautiful when grown as a informal hedge. Grows approx 2.5m wide x 3m tall.

Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Loam, Well Drained

Family Name: Rosaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Container / Pot Origin: Asia

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Minimal care required. Best grown in a full sun to semi-shade position in a well Flowering Season: Spring drained-soil. Drought and frost tolerant once established. Prune after flowering to Fruit: Yes keep looking bushy and tidy.

Requirements: Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch Maintenance Level: Low well Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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