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Spiraea thunbergii/Baby's Breath Spirea
Foliage of baby's breath spirea
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Scientific Name:
Spiraea thunbergii
Common Name:
Baby's Breath Spirea
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a very bushy deciduous shrub that produces a lot of twiggy growth and long stems of tiny white flowers in early spring. Prune spireas after they bloom in the spring. Remove old non-flowering canes to encourage new growth. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil.