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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001393
11/12/99

Spiraea x vanhouttei--Van Houtte Spirea


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 7 ft Spread: 9 ft Form: weeping
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: white

Comments: Van Houtte Spirea is a durable and familiar
shrub (Vis. 2). Best growth occurs in a sunny location and
any garden soil. The white flowers (Vis. 3) are produced in
spring after the leaves. The plant grows rapidly and may be
used as a screen.

Cultivars:
'Pink Ice' - The foliage (Vis. 1) is variegated pink and
white. The plants are about 4 feet tall.
'Renaissance' - An improved selection said to have
better disease resistance. (Vis. 4)

References for Cultivars: Spring Meadow Nursery 1999, Ray
Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Princeton
Nurseries 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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