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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
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.
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

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Spiraea japonica 'Nana' plant

How to Grow Spiraea japonica 'Nana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-8'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 20"

Width: 18"

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  • regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

  • sun
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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