Spiraea nipponica 'Halward's Silver'

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Halward's Silver Nippon Spirea

Halward's Silver Nippon spirea is somewhat smaller than the species. It produces abundant white flowers on a densely branched shrub with bluish-green foliage.

The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy.

Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care performers in northern climates. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes nearly 100 varieties and 3,000 plants.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
White
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Groundcover
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8