Garland Spirea 'Grefsheim', Spiraea × arguta 'Grefsheim', First Snow Spirea
Noted for its outstanding early season blooms, Spiraea x cinerea ‘Grefsheim’ (Garland Spirea) is a compact deciduous shrub with gracefully outward-arching branches. In early spring, white fragrant flowers line the slender, naked branches producing an incredible pretty display. The foliage of small, narrow, sea-green leaves remains dense to the base of the plant. Highly popular for its wealth of white blossoms, this Garland Spirea is an easy care shrub that is perfect for foundation plantings and hedges. A spectacular backdrop for early spring perennials and bulbs.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Spiraea x cinerea ‘Grefsheim’ (Garland Spirea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Spiraea x cinerea ‘Grefsheim’ (Garland Spirea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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