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Spiraea x vanhouttei ranks #194 of 535 in the Shrub ranking, behind Plumbago auriculata, ahead of Juniperus horizontalis.
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How was the Vanhoutte spiraea hybrid created?
Spiraea x vanhouttei is a hybrid cross between Spiraea trilobata and Spiraea cantoniensis. The hybrid was raised by the famous Belgian nurseryman Louis Benoît Van Houtte around 1866.
What does Spiraea x vanhouttei look like in bloom?
The Vanhoutte spiraea is famous for its stunning spring display of cascading branches completely covered in clusters of tiny, pure white flowers. This bridal-white, fountain-like appearance is why it is often colloquially referred to as bridal wreath.
How large does the Vanhoutte spiraea grow?
This ornamental shrub typically grows to a height and spread of about 5 to 8 feet. Its long, arching branches create a graceful, mounding shape in the garden landscape.
How do you prune a bridal wreath spiraea?
Because Vanhoutte spiraea blooms on old wood, it should be pruned immediately after its flowers fade in late spring. Pruning it too late in the season will accidentally cut off the buds needed for the following year's bloom.
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