Sorbaria consists of robust, deciduous shrubs that propagate through suckering. They feature compound leaves and produce small, white flowers resembling those of spiraea, arranged in large terminal clusters during the summer months.

Sorbaria

Sorbaria aff. assurgens

Sorbaria kirilowii is a robust shrub that grows in dense thickets. Its leaves can reach lengths of up to 30 cm and consist of elongated, serrated leaflets. During mid to late summer, this plant produces terminal panicles of small white flowers, which can extend to 40 cm in length.

Sorbaria kirilowii

Sorbaria kirilowii 'Glauca'

Sorbaria rhoifolia

Sorbaria sorbifolia is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights of up to 3 meters. It features upright stems and compound leaves composed of 13 to 25 finely serrated dark green leaflets. In summer, it produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers on narrow, rigid panicles.

Sorbaria sorbifolia

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Gimborn's Pygmy'

'Sem'PBR' is a compact variety of Sorbaria sorbifolia, reaching up to 1.5 meters in height. This shrub features multiple upright stems and exhibits unique foliage with a mix of yellow-green, accented by vivid reddish-pink and bronze hues in spring. As the season progresses to summer, the leaves transition to a deeper green, only to transform into shades of red in the fall; optimal coloration occurs in bright light conditions. In summer, it produces upright, narrow panicles adorned with clusters of small white flowers.

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'PBR

Sorbaria sorbifolia Crimson Feather ('Hyfaria')

Sorbaria sorbifolia Matcha Ball ('Levgreen')

A compact, deciduous shrub reaching heights of about 1.5 meters, featuring finely divided foliage that begins in creamy-yellow, pink, and red tones during spring, eventually turning green. In the summer, it produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers.

Sorbaria sorbifolia Pink Hopi ('Cousorb05'PBR)

Sorbaria sorbifolia var. stellipila

Sorbaria tomentosa is a robust, deciduous shrub that can spread widely and may grow up to approximately 6 meters in height under optimal conditions. Its dark green, pinnate leaves are composed of elongated, lanceolate leaflets. During the summer season, it produces large, conical clusters of small, fragrant flowers that are creamy white in color.

Sorbaria tomentosa

Sorbaria tomentosa 'Anthony Waterer'

Sorbaria tomentosa 'Sticks and Feathers'

This substantial, suckering deciduous shrub features leaves that can grow up to 40 cm in length, consisting of 10 or more pairs of narrow, opposite leaflets. During the summer months, it bears prominent conical clusters of white flowers on red stems.