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| Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
Snowmound Nippon spireaCulture: Although quite adaptable, this species flowers and performs best like other spireas in full sun with well-drained soils. Although the plants will grow with some shade, they flower best in sunny locations. They are fibrous rooted and easy to transplant. They will take our occasional Midwestern droughts in stride. Occasional pruning to remove the oldest branches to the ground should be undertaken after flowering to keep the plants looking their best. If necessary, entire plants can be cut within a few inches of the ground and they will come back nicely. The Snowmound spirea is generally fairly trouble-free. Usage: The uniform and stiffly arching branches often result in this plant being used in formal settings, often in single-plant rows. It also makes a nice loosely sheared or unsheared hedge plant. Hard shearing will result in the loss of most flowers. |
