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Unlike other variegated spireas, this variety has very stable variegation and a consistent habit. Brightly variegated yellow and green foliage is accented with hot pink flowers in late spring. It is a bold splash of color for mixed borders or patio containers.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Spiraea japonica 'Minspi' |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated, Yellow |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| 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 |
Trim to shape in early spring. Deadheading after flowering will encourage reblooming later in the year.
