Overview
Spiraea x margaritae is a bushy shrubs in the genus Spiraea, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Spiraea x margaritae grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Spiraea x margaritae is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the Spiraea genus, known for its simple leaves and clusters of small, five-petaled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be grown in exposed or sheltered locations, making it ideal for city, courtyard, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Interest is primarily in the spring and summer when the flowers appear.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Spiraea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Spiraea x margaritae size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Spiraea x margaritae
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Spiraea x margaritae?
Spiraea x margaritae prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Spiraea x margaritae need?
Spiraea x margaritae is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Spiraea x margaritae hardy in the UK?
Spiraea x margaritae has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Spiraea x margaritae?
Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.
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- Spiraea Snow Storm ('Darsnorm'PBR)
- Spiraea beauverdiana
- Spiraea betulifolia
- Spiraea chamaedryfolia var. pilosa
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