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The spring foliage emerges dark burgundy red, then matures to dark green. The early summer flowers are raspberry red. This variety has a darker, deeper color palette than other spirea varieties, making it a useful addition to the garden designer’s low-maintenance plant palette.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR' PP#26,993, CBR#5633 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Pink, Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Cutting Gardens, Hedges |
| 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.
