Sorbaria sorbifolia

Asia.

False spiraea is a runner-forming shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

The shoots of Sorbaria sorbifolia are light brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of the False spiraea are medium green. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall.

Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The creamy white flowers of the False spiraea appear in panicles from June to July.

Sorbaria sorbifolia is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The False spiraea has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).