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Pink Parasols®

Full sun

24 - 36

Spiraea fritschiana
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs

Pink Parasols®
Spirea
Spiraea
fritschiana

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$16.95
Container Size: Quart

A first for Korean Spirea (Spiraea fritschiana): pink blooms! Long prized for its attractive fall color, this adaptable species is now available with fluffy pink flowers. This is a nice alternative to the standard white blooming fritschiana. Durable and adaptable to many sites, PINK PARASOLS is perfect for mass plantings. The extremely large soft pink flowers float like parasols above the attractive bluish-green leaves in the summer. Then fall brings on brilliant orange and red foliage. This plant is also a nice addition to the mixed border, or anywhere that a multi-season, low maintenance plant is needed.

Features

Masses of fluffy pink flowers in early summer. Outstanding orange and red autumn leaf color. Prune in late fall or early spring. Good for mass plantings. Deer resistant. Easy to grow.
• Deer Resistant
• Fall Interest
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Pink
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
24 - 36"; Tall
Spacing:
36 - 48"
Habit:
Mounded
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Mid-Summer
Zones:
Hardy in zones 4 - 8
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Hardy Temp:
-30°F (-34°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes
Commonly planted in large groups or near roadsides because it is extremely durable. Good in perennial or shrub borders, as a specimen, and as informal hedges or foundation plantings.

Patent Information

Pink Parasols® Spiraea fritschiana 'Wilma' USPP15,397

Growing Tips

Tolerates a wide range of soil. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, likes well-drained soil. Best if pruned in late fall or early spring. To promote flowering deadhead (remove faded flower clusters.) Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.

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