Little Eden
Spiraea Care Guide
Spiraea Care Guide
Whether you're just starting out or an experienced gardener, our essential care guide will help you grow your beautiful Spiraea in your garden.
With its frothy clusters of delicate flowers, spiraea (often called ‘bridal wreath’) is a reliable, easy-to-grow shrub that adds colour and texture to any garden. Most varieties produce abundant blooms in spring or summer, and some also offer striking autumn foliage. Follow our guide below to help your spiraea thrive all year round.
QUICK FACTS
Deciduous Shrub
Suitable for small gardens
Attractive to pollinators
Flowers
Safe for children
Safe for pets
Botanical name
Botanical name
Agapanthus campanulatus
Where to plant
STEP 1
Prepare your new Spiraea
Unpack your gift as soon as you can, it might be thirsty for some water (if the soils dry) and will be missing the light!
STEP 2
Give it space and room to grow
When considering a spot for your plant, choose somewhere that is at least an inch wider than the pot all the way round.
In a few years, your Spiraea can grow up to 1.2m height and 1m spread.
STEP 3
Give it some sun
Your Spiraea loves to be anywhere in the garden and with sun or partial shade.
Plants that like the sun will enjoy sunny areas that warm up during the day. Southern facing gardens receive the most sun, and will suit plants that won’t frazzle in the heat. You can work out which way your garden faces with a compass (there’s one on your phone) which will point towards North.
Step 4
Check your soil
Soil type differs from garden to garden. Your Spiraea will be happiest if your soil is like any of these:
moist, well-drained soil, whether it’s slightly acidic or alkaline
The texture and consistence of your soil is important also as it will determine the level of nutrition and drainage. If you think your soil might be the wrong type for your Spiraea, you could plant it in a pot or container instead!
Step 5
Position in border
Picking the right spot to plant in a border affects how well Spiraea will grow and how the border will look overall.
Your Spiraea will be best towards the middle or back of your border. Compact types work well near the front or as low hedging.