bridal wreath
Also known as: foam of May; bridal spray
A rounded deciduous shrub with slender arching shoots bearing small lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small white flowers on short lateral shoots all along the branches in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- bridal wreath (Spiraea 'Arguta')
- Genus
- Spiraea
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bridal wreath
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bridal wreath
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bridal wreath care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most moist soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions
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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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