Spiraea 'Dolchica'

Also Known As

Spiraea x bumalda 'Dolchica'
Japanese Meadowsweet
Japanese Spirea
Maybush

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea 'Dolchica' plant details

Spiraea 'Dolchica' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds 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 'Dolchica'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea 'Dolchica'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ruffled foliage with frilly serrated edges with deep purple-red new growth separate this unusual Spiraea from others. This form is exceptional not only for its finely cut foliage, deep purple in new growth, but also for its abundant deep pink flowers produced most of the summer. Fall foliage is a rich red. Similar to S. crispa, but apparently does not produce random variegated foliage as does Crispa and grows smaller, to 3' tall and wide.