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Spiraea japonica 'Ruberrima'
Common name:
Ruberrima Japanese spirea
Family:
Rosaceae (rose family)
Synonym:
Spiraea × bumalda 'Ruberrima', Spiraea japonica f. ruberrima
Distribution:
Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
A small, rounded, deciduous shrub that grows 3' in height and width. Leaves range from 1-3" long with distinct serrations. Dark rose flowers on flat cymes appear in May and June. Reddish purple fall color. A good filler plant or use as a low mass. Does best in full sun and will tolerate most soils except very wet.
Locations
1:
FLS: CC25
(CC25)
• Accession: D1998-0850.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual