Botanical profile

Spiraea japonica 'Empire Ice Dragon'

Latin name
Spiraea japonica 'Empire Ice Dragon'
Common name
Japanese Spirea 'Empire Ice Dragon'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Spiraea japonica 'Empire Ice Dragon', commonly known as Japanese Spiraea 'Empire Ice Dragon', is a compact deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, valued for its luminous white summer blooms and its great versatility in landscaping. In summer, it is covered with flat corymbs composed of small, pure white flowers, which are melliferous and very attractive to pollinators. Its medium green, finely toothed foliage forms a regular and neat mass that integrates perfectly into borders, rock gardens, and low beds. Light pruning in spring encourages more abundant flowering and maintains a compact silhouette. Spiraea japonica 'Empire Ice Dragon' prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to ensure vigorous growth and generous flowering in cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Weak, compost in spring if necessary.
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates average soil
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small, dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact rounded dense
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
0.9 m (3 ft)
Width
0.9 m (3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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