False spiraea Sem®
Sorbaria sorbifolia Sem®
Sorbaria sorbifolia Sem® or False spiraea Sem® is a compact shrub with finely cut foliage and changing colours, accompanied by a feathery summer bloom. Ideal for stabilizing slopes or beautifying small gardens.
Description
Height at maturity
1M50
Wingspan at maturity
1M50
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
july - august
Hardiness
-18°C
False spiraea 'Sem'® – Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'®
(compact deciduous shrub with colorful foliage and feathery blooms)
Origin and characteristics
Native to Northeast Asia, Sorbaria sorbifolia belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae). The 'Sem'® variety is prized for its ever-changing foliage color and airy summer flowering.
Description and features
Mature height: 1.50 meters
Mature width: 1.50 meters
Habit: Upright, bushy, compact
Foliage: Deciduous; young shoots are pinkish-purple, foliage is soft green in summer, turning yellow and purple in autumn
Flowering period: July to August
Flowers: Creamy-white panicles, light and feathery, at the tip of branches
Fruits: Small, inconspicuous capsules
Hardiness: Very hardy, down to -18 °C
Exposure and soil
Light: Gentle sun or partial shade
Soil: Ordinary, fertile, slightly moist, even chalky
Tolerance: Prefers fresh soil; well-suited to banks and slopes
Planting
Time: Autumn or spring
Preparation: Loosened soil enriched with compost
Spacing: 1 to 1.50 meters
Watering
At planting: Regular watering to support root establishment
At maturity: Water during extended dry periods to support foliage quality
Pruning
When: Late winter or early spring
Advice: Remove old branches and manage suckers to maintain a tidy shape
Propagation
By semi-woody cuttings in summer or clump division
Garden uses
Settings: Shrub borders, pond edges, banks, containers for terraces or patios
Recommended companions:
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Hydrangea paniculata for contrasting structure and bloom
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Physocarpus opulifolius to play with foliage colors
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Cornus alba to add winter interest
Disease protection
Susceptibility: Very robust, little affected by disease or pests
Prevention: No special care required; fresh soil ensures optimal growth
Growing tips
Plant in moist, fertile soil. Avoid overly dry or scorching locations. Regularly remove suckers to control spreading. Mulch in summer to retain moisture. Prune in late winter to rejuvenate the plant.
Features
- Common name : False spiraea Sem®
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1M50
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : creamy white
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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