Van Houtte Spirea
Van Houtte spirea is a shrub with upright, arching branches. Its claim to fame occurs in late spring, when its branches are covered with clusters of single snowy white flowers. The white flowers seem especially bright against the small, dark green, oblong leaves. The leaves turn a pretty gold and red color in the fall.
This is an easy-to-grow shrub provided it is watered regularly.
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Van Houtte Spirea
Van Houtte spirea is a shrub with upright, arching branches. Its claim to fame occurs in late spring, when its branches are covered with clusters of single snowy white flowers. The white flowers seem especially bright against the small, dark green, oblong leaves. The leaves turn a pretty gold and red color in the fall.
This is an easy-to-grow shrub provided it is watered regularly.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Spiraea x vanhouttei
Pronunciation
spy-REE-ah van-HOOT-ee-eye
Mature Height
5 to 7 ft.
Mature Spread
6 to 8 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
late May through June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
parent plants native to Asia
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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