Spiraea x cinerea 'Grefsheim'

Spirea 'Grefsheim' is a loose and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 1.75 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 60 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Spirea 'Grefsheim' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size. Spirea 'Grefsheim' turns bright yellow in autumn.

The white flowers of Spirea 'Grefsheim' appear in umbels from the end of April to the beginning of May. These are pleasantly scented.

Spiraea x cinerea 'Grefsheim' is a heartroot.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Spirea 'Grefsheim' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture, hedge, green border

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.
- 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.

Pruning, ideally from the beginning of June to the end of June, is advisable for this plant.

The Spirea 'Grefsheim' sets beautiful accents together with:
Deutzia, Kolkwitzia.

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

- Pruning: In the period from the beginning of June to the end of June
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September.