What: Spiraea japonica “Walbuma” is a small, deciduous shrub. It bursts out in color in early spring revealing twigs covered in brilliant orange-yellow new growth. The foliage color softens to orange ...

Consider growing spirea when you’re looking for a fast-growing, flowering shrub to fill in those sunny gaps in your garden. These low-maintenance species are easy to care for and attractive to ...

Q: I have a Daphne odora that has grown over a walkway. I’ve heard they’re temperamental. How far back can I prune it without hurting it? A: Daphne odora is indeed a temperamental shrub. It’s one of ...

Spiraea alba (at top) and Spiraea tomentosa, two species related to a popular landscaping plant, could offer new options for gardeners. Download Photo WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Hoping for an alternative ...

Easy-care spirea shrubs offer gardeners so much while asking for little in return. They grow quickly and happily in a wide range of soil conditions, delivering abundant pollinator-friendly blooms atop ...

Spirea (Spiraea spp.) is a shrub that's hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8, though some of them can tolerate a wider range of regions. There are several varieties, and depending on which one you get, they can ...

It’s the Year of the Spirea, as designated by The National Garden Bureau, and The Garden Guy could not be happier. There is a spirea that is a landscape asset from spring through dormancy, but a lot ...

It’s the Year of the Spirea, as designated by The National Garden Bureau, and The Garden Guy could not be happier. There is a spirea that is a landscape asset from spring through dormancy, but a lot ...

A queen of the summer landscape border ... the family of Spirea. For years if you spoke the name Spirea, the vision folks saw dancing in their heads was that of the gracefully weeping white Bridal ...

The National Garden Bureau has designated 2023 the Year of the Spirea, and the Garden Guy could not be happier. There is a spirea that is a landscape asset from spring through dormancy, but there is a ...