Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' ~ Shirobana Spirea gray-green-leaf while spent stems will stay

while spent stems will stay erect and attract birds

Male flowers quickly disperse after bloom leaving naked stalk tips

Chlorosis may be and issue in neutral or alkaline soils

The dark green keeps its color year-round

Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' ~ Shirobana Spirea gray-green-leaf while spent stems will stayShirobana Spirea is a small rounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp toothed that emerge with red tints but quickly matures to blue green and earns copper bronze hues in fall. Flat topped clusters of white, pink, and red flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness