Photo of Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash'

Also Known As

  • Spiraea bumalda 'Neon Flash'
  • Neon Flash Spirea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This choice 3' shrub has vivid (as in ?neon?!) red flowers and lush new growth; discovered in Japan and introduced by Brookside Gardens. S/M
This spirea is a small ornamental shrub with rich green foliage covered with clusters of bright neon pink flowers. The foliage turns dark burgundy in fall.
Dense, mounding, deciduous shrub with green foliage that initially emerges with purplish tinge. Dark pink to red flower clusters cover the shrub from late spring to early fall. The colder fall weather brings about a rich burgundy color to the leaves. Growth Rate fast
An Anthony Waterer type with rich, red flowers, reddish new growth, dark green at maturity and no branch reversions. Introduced into the US from Japan by Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD (visit if you get a chance!) Better bloomer than most S. japonicas -- will bloom all summer if deadheaded or sheared after bloom

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Growing to 3-4' tall, 4-5' wide. Bright, rosy pink flowers and purplish-tinted foliage.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' plant

How to Grow Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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