Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'

Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 20 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' turns bright red in autumn.

The light pink flowers of Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' appear in corymbs from July to August.

Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging

The plant has a medium water requirement.

In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

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

- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from September to October.