Taxon

Spiraea japonica 'Ruberrima'

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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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