Spiraea 'Arguta'
Garden Plant Information

Spiraea 'Arguta'

 

Spiraea 'Arguta' flowers

 

Name

Spiraea 'Arguta' (also called Bridal wreath)

Genus  

Spiraea

Species

 

Cultivar/variety

'Arguta'

General description

Fast growing deciduous shrub grown for arching sprays of white flowers in spring. A reliable flowerer, it is good for mixed borders and suitable for hedging. Tolerant of most garden conditions.

 

Attractive to bees.

Season of interest

 

Key horticultural features

  1. Habit - arching, rounded. H&S: 2.5m

  2. Stem - slender, arching.

  3. Leaves -  lance-shaped, oblong, toothed and bright green, up to 4cm long.

  4. Flowers - profusely borne along all stems, white, saucer-shaped, up to 2.5cm across.

 

Cultural details

Aspect

Sun to partial shade.

Soil

Moist, but well drained, otherwise not really fussy.

Hardiness

Fully hardy.

Maintenance

Cut back and thin out some of the older growth after flowering to promote vigour.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings in summer.