Plants in genus spiraea
Spiraea japonica 'Dakota Goldcharm'
Spiraea japonica 'Dakota Goldcharm' is a compact shrub with showy golden foliage and bright pink flowers. It grows 15-18 inches tall with a 2-3 foot spread and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. The foliage turns yellow-gold in summer and pink-red in fall, and the plant is low-maintenance, thriving in full to partial sun and moderate moist soil.
Spiraea 'Crisp Leaf'
Spiraea 'Crisp Leaf' is a deciduous shrub with bright, hot-pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Its leaves transition from burgundy to blue-tinted green, and then to bronze in autumn. This multi-stemmed shrub is adaptable to various soils and is drought, deer, and urban tolerant.
Spiraea 'Norman'
Spiraea 'Norman' is a dwarf, compact shrub known for its intense rosy-pink flowers and mint-green foliage that turns raspberry-purple to red in fall. It attracts butterflies and pollinators and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This low-maintenance shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to part shade and moderate moisture.
Spiraea japonica 'Shibori'
Spiraea japonica 'Shibori' is an unusual Spirea with multi-colored flower clusters ranging from pink to creamy white. It forms small, upright deciduous shrubs with medium-green oval leaves. The blooms attract pollinators and birds, and the plant is versatile for mass plantings and informal hedges.
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' is a vibrant, rounded shrub known for its colorful foliage and bright pink flowers. It features burgundy new growth in spring and a rich russet color in fall. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts butterflies, making it a great choice for gardens. It is also used for erosion control and thrives in urban environments. The shrub prefers full sun and can adapt to various soil types, offering a compact and versatile addition to landscapes.
Spiraea tomentosa
Spiraea tomentosa is a native deciduous shrub that forms a thicket of upright, slender stems. It features bright pinkish-purple blooms that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, this shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and is adapted to moist habitats, making it useful for erosion control.
Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii'
Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii' is a hardy ornamental shrub that offers three seasons of interest with its purplish new foliage in spring, bright pink to red flowers in early summer, and purple foliage in autumn. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. This fast-growing, heat and drought-tolerant plant flowers on new wood, making it ideal for pruning in late winter or early spring.