Daphne Spiraea

Companion Items/
Varieties

 

Anthony Waterer Spiraea

'Anthony Waterer Spiraea'

Bridal Wreath Spiraea

'Bridal Wreath Spiraea'

Goldflame Spiraea

'Gold Flame Spiraea'

Little Princess Spiraea

'Little Princess Spiraea'

Shirobana Spiraea

'Shirobana Spiraea'

Gold Mound Spiraea

'Gold Mound' Spiraea

Lime Mound Spiraea

'Lime Mound' Spiraea

Magic Carpet Spiraea

'Magic Carpet' Spiraea

 

 

Common Name: Daphne Spiraea
Botanical Name: Spiraea japonica 'Alpina'
Plant Type: Shrub
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
AHS Heat Zone:  
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Medium
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height: 1 foot
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Season of Bloom: May to October
Bloom Color: Pink
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Adapted
Wildlife Value: Butterflies

 
Low, spreading deciduous shrub useful as a groundcover, low hedge or over walls and embankments. Showy, pink flat flower clusters all summer. Prune in late winter or early spring, if needed.