About
Spiraea ussuriensis is a compact, bushy deciduous shrub producing small, toothed, mid-green leaves and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers in late spring. An ornamental Spiraea suited to a sunny border or informal planting.
About the genus
Sprekelia is a bulbous perennial with arching, strap-shaped leaves and solitary flowers, each with a lance-shaped upper tepal, narrow, spreading lateral tepals and 3 broader, overlapping lower tepals
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Bulbs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toMexico
Care notes
CultivationPlant in autumn with the neck and shoulders of the bulb above soil level. Grow under glass in peat-free. loam-based potting compost in full light. Water moderately in growth and apply a half strength liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks after flowering. Reduce water as foliage fades; keep almost dry when dormant
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by separating offsets when dormant in early autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceSusceptible to Narcissus leaf scorch