FLUFFY WHITE CLOUDS FLOATING ON A BRIGHT STEMS
FEATURES:
- In spring, feathery, fern-like foliage emerges in hues of pink, orange and gold
- As the foliage matures, it turns a lime green before settling on a deep green
- In late spring, the tiny, white flower panicles cover the shrub in large numbers
- By fall, leaves will turn an shining coppery to bronze color before dropping for the winter
- The stems are a deep red color, providing a stunning contrast to winter snow
- Idea when planted as a low hedge, a mass planting or as the 'thriller' in a container planting
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Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Sem False Spirea
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 2-9
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Sem False Spirea
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Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' PP16,336
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FLUFFY WHITE CLOUDS FLOATING ON A BRIGHT STEMS
FEATURES:
- In spring, feathery, fern-like foliage emerges in hues of pink, orange and gold
- As the foliage matures, it turns a lime green before settling on a deep green
- In late spring, the tiny, white flower panicles cover the shrub in large numbers
- By fall, leaves will turn an shining coppery to bronze color before dropping for the winter
- The stems are a deep red color, providing a stunning contrast to winter snow
- Idea when planted as a low hedge, a mass planting or as the 'thriller' in a container planting
-
Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Sem False Spirea
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 2-9
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Sem False Spirea?
For a unique and showy addition to your landscape, you should consider the Sem False Spirea! This plant has the attitude and knows how to use it! Sem False Spirea will easily form large masses of arching branches that are covered with green pinnate leaves. Magical white sprays of flowers will appear in mid to late summer and cover the shrub in beautiful blooms! When Sem False Spirea breaks dormancy for the year, the foliage emerges with rich shades of pink and red before fading to a cheerful chartreuse. By fall, the leaves take on a golden-coppery tone that shine in your landscape. No matter where you place this cold hardy and easy to grow shrub, you'll enjoy the show all season long!
How to use Sem False Spirea in the landscape?
The Sem False Spirea has a wide range when it comes to applications within your landscaping. You can use these as low hedges and screenings, any general garden use, and container plantings to decorate your porches and patios - as they may a wonderful 'thriller'! Another application is in masses in a particular troubled spot as they help with erosion control.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 2-9
How To Plant Sem False Spirea
Are you looking to home a Sem False Spirea? Awesome - let's get this party started! When it comes to location, be sure the spot you have in mind offers full to partial sun. This will allow your Spirea to grow to its full potential and at a speedy rate, too. The next step is easy - the False Spirea does not require any special care as it is capable of growing in almost any type of soil granted that soil is well draining!
How To Water
When first planted, be sure to water your Sem False Spirea deeply, at least twice a week. This will keep the soil moist, allowing your shrub to reach its full potential. Once established, you may reduce the watering schedule, but do keep in mind that this shrub does prefer moist soils. Remember to keep an eye out for your local weather and water accordingly during periods of dry hotter weather.
How To Fertilize
When planting, you should fertilize your Sem False Spirea with the Bower & Branch Elements Starter Plant Food to ensure it is receive a sufficient amount of nutrients as it gets established in its new home! After that, it is best to feed your plant in early spring before the push of new growth, then again in fall before dormancy.
How To Prune
For the best growing quality and bloom production, you should prune your Sem False Spirea in late winter to early spring. This plant does produce and spread via suckers, so if you spot them, remove them!
