Appreciated for its late flowering, the Tosa spirea Snowmound or Spiraea Nipponica Snowmound becomes spectacular in late spring: its elegant, arching branches fall under the weight of a superb cascade of pure white flowers. Resistant to disease and pests, this vigorous variety is also fast-growing, so it can be enjoyed very quickly.
Description
Native to Japan, Spiraea nipponica belongs to the Rosaceae family. The 'Snowmound' cultivar is known for its elegant arching habit, late flowering and excellent hardiness.
Adult height: 1.50 to 2 m.
Adult spread: 1 to 2 m.
Habit: Spreading, gracefully arching, bushy.
Foliage: Deciduous; dark green with bluish tones, turning golden yellow in autumn.
Flowering period: May to June.
Flowers: White corymbs about 4 cm across, highly attractive to pollinators.
Fruits: Small, discreet capsules in late summer.
Hardiness: Excellent, down to about -30 °C.
Exposure: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Ordinary, fresh, well‑drained; tolerates poor and calcareous soils.
Tolerance: Very resistant to diseases, insects and moderate drought.
Season: Autumn or spring.
Preparation: Loosen the soil; add compost in poor soils.
Spacing: 1 to 1.50 m depending on the desired effect.
At planting: Water regularly to ensure establishment.
When mature: Low maintenance; water only during prolonged drought.
When: After flowering.
Advice: Cut back spent flowering stems by one third to maintain shape and encourage future blooms.
Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer.
Positions: Shrub borders, informal flowering hedges, lawn specimen, large terrace containers.
Susceptibility: Very robust, rarely affected by pests or diseases.
Prevention: No special care required; prefer well‑drained soil.
Plant in full sun for best flowering, water moderately after planting, prune after flowering, enrich soil in spring with compost, and mulch in summer to retain moisture.
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Appreciated for its late flowering, the Tosa spirea Snowmound or Spiraea Nipponica Snowmound becomes spectacular in late spring: its elegant, arching branches fall under the weight of a superb cascade of pure white flowers. Resistant to disease and pests, this vigorous variety is also fast-growing, so it can be enjoyed very quickly.
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