Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'

Also Known As

Spiraea 'Shirobana'
Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'
Spiraea x bumalda 'Shibori'
Shibori Japanese Spirea
Shirobana Japanese Spirea
Shirobana Spirea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea japonica 'Genpei' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Genpei' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, mounding, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Genpei'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White to dark-pink (and many shades in between) clusters appear together on a low dense mound (1-3'), very useful and ornamental! (formerly known as 'Shirobana'). S/M

By: Forestfarm

Shirobana Spirea is a small mounding shrub covered in pink, white and red blooms all on one plant. Wonderful as an accent or border plant. Shirobana Spirea makes a great foundation or mass grouping. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds during the summer months. It tolerate a wide array of soil conditions.

By: Maples N More Nursery

New! Red, white, and pink flowers will all blooming at the same time (mid-summer) on this low mounding shrub. 2'-3' in ten years. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

By: Fantastic Plants

This mounding dwarf to 2' x 2' produces flowers of dark pink, rose, and white all on the same plant. A sweet peppermint colored spirea for the border.