Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red'

Also Known As

Spiraea x bumalda 'Dart's Red'
Japanese Meadowsweet
Japanese Spirea
Maybush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red 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 well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spring-into-summer finds this easy-going shrub just covered with brilliant hot-pink blooms which fade to a softer rosy-pink with age. The fine foliage emerges a bright pinky-red before mellowing to blue-green for summer and then back to reddish purple in autumn. This densely-compact mounding shrub grows to 3' tall with a wider spread to 5'. This is a fabulous choice for accent, foundation or mass planting. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Your chance to buy one of the most amazing new Spiraeas in history. Deep, carmine-red flowers fade to pleasing pink. Similar to and a sport of Anthony Waterer in form but deeper in color and doesn't produce albino (white) shoots. Selected by Darthuizer Nursery in Holland.