Spiraea jap. 'Genpei' - 3 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
Attractive red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Japanese spiraea 'Shirobana' is bushy and compact in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: From May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The light pink flowers appear in umbels from July to August.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging

Root
Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.