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Spiraea chamaedryfolia

Spiraea chamaedryfolia
Lesser Spirea, Elm-leaved Spirea

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A compact deciduous bush, extremely robust. It offers a lovely white flowering in late spring, on a charming small bright green foliage that turns beautiful orange colours in autumn. Plant it in a small countryside hedge, in a flowerbed or on the edge of a woodland.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1.25 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Spiraea chamaedryfolia, also known as the Oakleaf Spirea, or more rarely Elmleaf Spirea, is a small bush that requires very little and is ideal in the countryside or a natural gardenExceptionally hardy, unaffected by cold or dryness, it adapts to less poor soil. Beautiful in early summer with its white flower clusters, it delights the gardener again with its beautiful autumn colours. Plant this spirea in large shrub beds or a small hedge in all our regions.

The Spiraea chamaedryfolia belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous bush that slightly suckers and originates from southeastern Europe and temperate Asia. Its tendency to escape from gardens is reported in several countries. This spirea does well near the edge of forests and likes drier conditions on limestone soil with plenty of sunlight. These adaptable spireas are excellent choices for gardens, and this one is no exception.

It is a bushy shrub supported by long, slender, upright branches that are brownish to reddish-brown in colour. It grows rapidly, reaching an average of 1.25 m (4ft) in all directions in 3 to 4 years. The abundant flowering usually starts in May-June and can extend until September. The tiny white flowers are grouped in small clusters called corymbs at the ends of the branches. The Oakleaf Spirea has simple, oblong or lanceolate leaves, toothed at the edges, measuring 4 to 6 cm (2in) long and 1 to 3 cm (1in) wide. They are bright green and will turn lovely orange colours in autumn before falling.

Hardy, undemanding, and requiring very little maintenance, this lovely white spirea will adapt to all climates. It can be used in beds, as a solitary plant, in groups, and in small flowering hedges. To create a small spring bed, it can be paired with Berberis thunbergii Rose GlowPrunus triloba multiplexPrunus x cistenaRibes sanguineum, and white, pink, orange, or even red Japanese quinces, which are also sturdy and undemanding plants.

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Spiraea chamaedryfolia (Flowering) Flowering
Spiraea chamaedryfolia (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.25 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Spiraea

Species

chamaedryfolia

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Lesser Spirea, Elm-leaved Spirea

Origin

Southern Europe

Product reference180841

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Planting and care

Plant the Oakleaf Spirea (Spiraea chamaedryfolia) in any well-worked and loosened soil, even limestone. The soil should still be sufficiently deep, especially in dry soil in the summer. This low-maintenance bush will thrive in full sun or partial shade. To maintain the vigour of the young plant, it is vital to remove old branches at the base in spring. Light pruning may be necessary after flowering, removing half of the length from faded shoots. This plant flowers on the previous year's branches. Apply a complete fertiliser every year in March. Water regularly to aid establishment, especially in dry and hot weather during summer. Once well established (after 2 to 4 years), this spirea will manage on its own and will not require watering. It has excellent cold resistance and few enemies in the garden, except for a few aphids. In a natural garden without chemical treatments, aphids do not cause significant damage as natural predators such as ladybirds and hoverflies will control them.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Hedge, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, ordinary, furniture

Care

Pruning instructions To maintain the vigour of the young plant, it is important to remove the old branches at the base in spring. Prune lightly if necessary after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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