Melinda Myers

Vanhoutte Spirea

Botanical Name

Spiraea x vanhouttei

Min Zone

3

Height

6 to 8 feet

Width

10 to 12 feet

Flowers

Late April to early May: small white wreaths along stem on old wood

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Well-drained, tolerates a wide range of soil types, except wet

Planting & Care

• Transplant from container stock
• Drought tolerant
• Prune after flowering

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Snow White - compact 5 feet, self cleaning
• Pink Ice - new foliage mottled with pink and white, maturing to green, 5 feet