Description

Looking for a spiraea with real character? Spiraea arguta is a great choice. Spiraea arguta is a deciduous flowering shrub grown for masses of tiny flowers in white or pink, often with bright new foliage. Part of our spiraea range, it arrives from our St Annes nursery well rooted and ready to go into your garden.

Spiraeas are easy, hardy shrubs that produce clusters of small flowers in spring or summer, and some also offer coloured foliage.

Key features of Spiraea arguta

• Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Season of interest: Spring to summer
• Height and spread: 0.6–2m (varies with site and pruning)
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Any well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: front and middle of borders, low hedging, pollinator gardens, mixed borders

Where to plant Spiraea arguta

Spiraea arguta grows best in full sun, in any well-drained soil. It is a good choice for front and middle of borders, and also works well for low hedging, pollinator gardens and mixed borders. Pair it with perennials and spring bulbs.

How to plant Spiraea arguta

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Spiraea arguta

Water in the first year. Prune after flowering for spring types; cut back hard in early spring for summer types. Prune after flowering for spring types. Generally trouble-free.

Growing Spiraea arguta in a pot

Grows in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Spiraea arguta is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Spiraea arguta grow?
Spiraea arguta typically reaches 0.6–2m (varies with site and pruning), depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Spiraea arguta look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to summer.

Is Spiraea arguta hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Spiraea arguta?
Prune after flowering for spring types.

Is Spiraea arguta easy to grow?
Yes.

Add Spiraea arguta to your basket today and enjoy spring to summer interest in your garden.