Spiraea formosana
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Upright, deciduous shrub about 1.2-1.5m tall, multi-branched, with brown stems, sharply toothed bright green leaves, yellow in autumn, and pinkish-white or white flowers in large terminal clusters on the current years growth, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Spiraea formosana (Spiraea formosana)
- Genus
- Spiraea
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Spiraea formosana
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Spiraea formosana
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Spiraea formosana care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningShorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Especially suitable for mixed borders
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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