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Japanese Spirea (Spiraea japonica)

Japanese Spirea (Spiraea japonica) is a deciduous shrub offering vibrant spring and summer blooms, attractive foliage, and a compact, mounding habit. It's a low-maintenan

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Regular watering until established, then moderate.

Soil

Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Hardy.

Fertilizer

Moderate.

Care Requirements

Light Exposure

Full sun to partial shade.

Best flowering and most compact growth occurs in full sun.

Watering

Regular watering until established, then moderate.

Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry spells.

Soil

Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature Tolerance

Hardy.

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, suitable for USDA zones 4-8.

Fertilizer Needs

Moderate.

Benefits from annual feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.8 m

Spread

0.6-1.8 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green, Bronze, Red, Purple

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusSpiraea
  • speciesSpiraea japonica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

Additional Care Tips

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