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This is an improvement over older spirea varieties as it has rich spring foliage color and vibrant early summer flowers. The plant is a compact, full bodied mound with a very consistent habit that is excellent for mass plantings. It does not produce the unappealing albino shoots that ‘Anthony Waterer’ can.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Spiraea japonica 'Galen' PP#21,712, CBR#4072 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-2.5' |
| Width/Spread | 2-2.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest |
Trim to shape in early spring. Deadheading after flowering will encourage reblooming later in the year.
