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Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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description Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' Overview

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' is a deciduous shrub cultivar with a dense, mounded form and slender, arching branches. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small white flowers line the branches above compact blue-green leaves. It is grown in temperate gardens as a flowering specimen, informal hedge, or border shrub and performs well in sunny sites with well-drained soil.

help Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' FAQ

How large does Snowmound spirea get?

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' commonly forms a rounded shrub around 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Its arching stems can make an unpruned plant look broader than its measured height.

When should Snowmound spirea be pruned?

Prune it shortly after flowering because its white late-spring flowers are produced on older wood. Heavy pruning in winter or early spring can remove many of that season's flower buds.

Why is my Snowmound spirea flowering poorly?

Too much shade, pruning at the wrong time, or excessive nitrogen can reduce flowering. A plant in full sun with well-drained soil generally produces a denser display than one shaded by trees or buildings.

Is Snowmound spirea the same plant as bridal wreath spirea?

They are related but not always the same cultivar. 'Snowmound' is Spiraea nipponica, while the name bridal wreath is also applied to other species and hybrids, including Spiraea prunifolia and Spiraea x vanhouttei.

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