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Spiraea japonica 'Genpei' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'

Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'

Genus: Spiraea
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

Dwarf, deciduous rounded shrub about 45cm in height and spread, with lance-shaped, sharply-toothed dark green leaves and producing a mix of deep pink and white flowers separately or in the same flowerheads on the one plant, during summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Especially suitable for mixed borders, container cultivation and border edging or low hedging

Pruning

Pruning group 6 for spiraea flowering on current years stems, deadhead and clip over to keep neat, after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years