Spirea (Spiraea spp.) is a shrub that's hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8, though some of them can tolerate a wider range of regions. There are several varieties, and depending on which one you get, they can ...

Spirea, or spiraea, are popular perennial shrubs with pretty blooms in spring and summer. They're generally low-maintenance, but now and again, these plants benefit from a prune. Spirea tend to get ...

What: Spiraea japonica “Walbuma” is a small, deciduous shrub. It bursts out in color in early spring revealing twigs covered in brilliant orange-yellow new growth. The foliage color softens to orange ...

Find out when to prune spirea, depending on bloom time, and get tips for pruning these shrubs properly. Spirea is a group of hardworking flowering shrubs that grow with gusto in all kinds of ...

For 2023, the National Garden Bureau’s shrub of the year is spirea, which unfortunately often gets overlooked during the spring buying-rush as old-fashioned and uninteresting. In reality, spireas are ...

Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) is a shrub commonly sold at big box stores and nursery centers – but just because it's easy to buy doesn't mean it's the best choice for your yard. It is considered ...

Spiraea alba (at top) and Spiraea tomentosa, two species related to a popular landscaping plant, could offer new options for gardeners. Download Photo WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Hoping for an alternative ...

I recently fielded a query about moving a shrub: Was this a good time to do so, or would the spring be better? I responded that either was all right, but that spring might be better. There is no clear ...

Some plants need more attention than others. Many shrubs, for example, don't need much care at all, and in fact thrive when ignored. Of course, this period of neglect only starts after the shrub is ...