Spiraea cinerea Graciosa

Spiraea Cinerea 'Graciosa' is a bushy shrub resulting from the crossing between Spiraea cana and S. hypericifolia. This frequently grown bush has long drooping stems. The branches slightly curve at the ends.

From April to May, numerous small white flowers with yellow centres gathered in a corymb shape (small flattened cluster) cover the branches. This spirea, also called Spiraea Cinerea 'Grefsheim', has deciduous foliage that adds elegance to the whole. The lanceolate and finely dentate leaves, 2 cm to 3 cm (0.8 in to 1.2 in) long, are light green and turn yellow in autumn. They are small and narrow. The overall height reaches up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) at maturity.

Spiraea has excellent hardiness. It generally lends itself well to group plantings such as in flower beds, rockeries, or in pots. It can also be grown individually. It has a special charm by the seaside.