Spirea Shirobana

Common Name:
Shirobana Spirea

Scientific Name:
Spiraea japonica ‘Shirobana’ (also sold as ‘Shibori’ or ‘Tricolor’)

Zone:
4 to 9

Blossom Colour:
White, pink, and red blooms often appear together on the same plant

Flowering Type:
Flat-topped clusters (corymbs)

Summer Colour:
Green foliage with vibrant mixed-colour blooms

Fall Colour:
Leaves turn shades of yellow to bronze

Mature Height (ft):
2 to 3

Mature Spread (ft):
2 to 3

Exposure:
Full sun to light shade

Tree Type:
Deciduous flowering shrub

Watering:
Moderate -prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil but is drought-tolerant once established

Fertilization:
Light feeding in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and bloom