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Vanhoutte Spirea Hedge (SPIRAEA) 
SPIRAEA - SPIREA 
This group contains plants of all sizes, from the dwarf types with flat flowers on the ends of the upright 
stems to the taller growing kinds with flowers along the branches. A mixed group of Spireas will present a 
succession of bloom from early summer to fall. The profuseness of bloom and the variety of flowers make this 
group worthy of their great popularity. 
The early flowering varieties of this shrub should be pruned soon after flowering, pruning consisting of 
removing old wood rather than cutting back the entire shrub. Late flowering Spirea should be cut back in early 
spring. Generally all types require a sunny location but some will do fairly well in shade and adverse conditions. 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer 
ANTHONY WATERER SPIREA 
A remarkable dwarf and compact upright shrub, attaining a 
height of about two feet. The leaves are bright green with occa¬ 
sional variegations of yellow. The bright crimson flowers in 
corymbs three inches across, bloom through summer and fall. 
It is popularly used in front of higher shrubs in foundation or 
border plantings. 
Spiraea arguta 
GARLAND SPIREA 
Of the earliest flowering Spiraea, this one is among the best. 
In May small white flowers quite envelop the plants. In fall 
the deep green becomes very colorful. It attains a height of 
5 feet and is useful about the home grounds where its fine tex¬ 
tured foliage can be fully appreciated. 
Spiraea billiardi 
BILLIARD SPIREA 
A shrub of exquisite beauty having tall spikes of deep pink 
flowers as an outstanding character. It blooms in July and 
August, when most other shrub blooms have faded, and can be 
used for cutting. The leaves are bright green above, paler be¬ 
neath. It is particularly suitable for moist situations. 
Spiraea douglasi 
DOUGLAS SPIREA 
An upright shrub growing about six feet high and having 
reddish brown branches, and an abundance of long spikes of deep 
rose flowers in July and August. It is similar to Spiraea billiardi. 
Spiraea froebeli 
FROEBEL SPiREA 
This shrub resembles Spiraea Anthony Waterer, but is larger 
and more vigorous. The deep pink clusters of flat topped flowers 
are borne in July. It is best used in foundation and garden 
plantings. 
Spiraea japonica 
JAPANESE SPIREA 
This very compact, dwarf shrub is decorated with flat topped 
clusters of pink flowers, blooming late in the season. It seldom 
exceeds a height of two feet. 
Spiraea salicifolia 
WILLOWLEAF SPIREA 
An attractive upright shrub, about five feet high, with yellow¬ 
ish brown stems and steeple-like light pink panicles of flowers 
in June and July. The leaves are narrow and pointed, resembling 
those of a willow. It has many uses where a shrub of this height 
is needed. 
Spiraea thunbergi 
THUNBERG SPIREA 
A graceful twiggy shrub with feathery foliage and numerous 
white flowers in early spring before other spireas have bloomed. 
In the fall the delicate foliage turns a brilliant orange-scarlet. Its 
dwarf habit serves many purposes in landscape plantings. 
Spiraea prunifolia 
TRUE BRIDALWREATH 
One of the most attractive Spiraea blooming early in spring. 
The white double flowers are borne like garlands along the 
slender and graceful stems. The leaves are dark shining green 
and turn orange-scarlet in fall. 
Spiraea vanhouttei 
VANHOUTTE SPIREA 
This spiraea is the most frequently planted and by virtue of 
its showy flowers, the best known shrub. In early spring flat 
clusters of white flowers load the stems, bending them in grace¬ 
ful arches with their weight; its dark green leaves persisting late 
in fall; its hardiness, adaptability and habit of not exceeding 
6 ft. in height, are some of the qualities that keep it popular. 
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