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Species: Spiraea x bumalda
(spye-ree'ah bue-mal'dah)
Bumald Spirea
Cultivar Information
* See specific cultivar notes on next page.
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size:
Light:
Height: 2' - 3' (spread 3' - 5')
Hardy To Zone: Any
Leaves: Deciduous
Soil Ph: Any
Shape:
Environmental Other: bright crimson
flowers in flat clusters in July; medium
green leaves form fairly compact masses
turning orange in some autumns
Ornamental Other: prefers full sun and
open areas; more sensitive to calcareous
soils than most spireas
Insect Disease
Bare Root Transplanting
lime chlorosis occurs on some of the
heavier midwestern soils
Any
Other
cross between S. albiflora and S. japonica; not invasive but will set seed
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated
or very wet soil
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Consistently moist,
well-drained soil
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Occasional periods of
dry soil
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Prolonged periods of
dry soil
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Cultivars for Spiraea x bumalda
Showing 1-10 of 10 items.
Cultivar Name
Notes
Anthony Waterer
'Anthony Waterer' - blooms intermittently for several weeks
Gold Flame
many cvs: 'Anthony Waterer' (blooms intermittently for several weeks)'Gold Flame'
(leaves 'on fire' when they emerge in spring)'Goldmound' (chartreuse yellow
foliage)'Little Princess' (deeper pink flower)
Goldmound
'Goldmound' - chartreuse yellow foliage
Little Princess
'Little Princess' - deeper pink flower
Coccinea
'Coccinea' - compact-rounded form; deep reddish flowers; grows to 3' tall and wider
Crispa
'Crispa' - finely-textured leaves that are twisted and dissected; shows occasional foliar
variegation
Dolchica
'Dolchica' - finely-textured leaves that are twisted and dissected; does not produce
random variegated foliage; grows to 3' tall and wide
Froebelii
'Froebelii' - lacks irregular variegated shoots; good heat/drought tolerance; bright pink
flowers
Gumball
'Gumball' (a.k.a. 'Dwarf Froebel') - similar to Froebelii, grows to 3' tall and wider
Limemound
'Limemound' - leaves emerge yellow-orange and age to lime green; exhibits better cold
hardiness; in other respects this variety is similar to 'Goldflame'
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Photos
Spiraea x bumalda - Flowers
Spiraea x bumalda - Habit
Spiraea x bumalda - Habit
Spiraea x bumalda - Leaves
Spiraea x bumalda - Habit
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