Spiraea thunbergii

China to Japan.

Thunberg spiraea is a bushy and loose-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide.

The deciduous leaves of the Thunberg spiraea are light green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 - 5 cm in size. Thunberg spiraea is bright yellow to orange-red in autumn. Long lasting.

The white flowers of Thunberg spiraea appear in umbels from April to May.

Spiraea thunbergii is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Thunberg spiraea 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.

- 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.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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