Scientific Name
Spiraea x bumalda
Common Name
Bumalda spirea

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types except wet
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Broad, flat-topped; dense twiggy with erect stems
Flower/Fruit: White to deep pink flowers on 4 to 6" flat-topped corymb in summer on new growth
Foliage: Alternate, simple dark green leaves; 1 to 3" long; pinkish purple new growth
Comments: Drought tolerant; prune off old flowers to produce additional flowers
Cultivars: See table
   



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