Spiraea japonica 'Nana'

Also Known As

Spiraea japonica 'Alpina'
Alpina Japanese Spirea
Japanese Meadowsweet
Maybush

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-24"
W: 1'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea japonica 'Nana' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Nana' is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Nana'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dwarf, firescaping/fire wise, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Nana'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This tiny spirea forms a dense mound, covered with flat clusters of pink flowers in summer, followed by nice reddish fall color. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Zones 4-9. Mini Spirea with tiny leaves, rose pink flowers from spring to early summer shear back after blooming for repeat flowers. Forms a compact 12-18 inch mound. Excellent fall color. Shipping size: 4-6 inches. Sheared back to promote new growth and blooms.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

A dwarf, compact plant with small blue-green leaves and dainty, pink, powder puff flowers. An excellent landscape plant that combines well with other plants