Spirea x bumalda
Botanical Name
Spiraea x bumalda
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
2 to 3 feet
Width
3 to 5 feet
Flowers
White to deep pink
Fruit
Star shaped, dry follicle
Fall Color
Bronzy red to purple
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Well-drained, tolerates many soil types except wet
Planting and Care
Transplant container grown, renewal prune when dormant, shear/deadhead for repeat bloom, drought tolerant
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Goldflame' - leafs out orange-red and matures to yellow in summer, pink flowers, orange-red fall color
'Goldmound' - pink flowers, smaller chartreuse leaves
'Goldmound' - pink flowers, smaller chartreuse leaves