Spiraea × vanhouttei
Botanical profile
Spiraea × vanhouttei
Spiraea × vanhouttei is a classic hybrid spirea, valued for its spectacular cascading white spring blossoms that completely cover its long, arching branches. It forms a large, bushy shrub, wide and spreading, often broader than it is tall, ideal for informal hedges, flowering screens, or as a specimen plant. Its bluish-green, finely toothed foliage sometimes takes on yellow to purple hues in the autumn. Very hardy, tolerant of pruning, temporary drought, and poor soils, it is a staple in traditional and naturalistic landscaping. Low-maintenance and long-lasting, Spiraea × vanhouttei offers abundant floral presence, followed by light, pleasant foliage throughout the season.
Latin name
Spiraea × vanhouttei
Common name
Vanhoutte Spirea
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Flowers that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
The availability of our trees changes with new arrivals and the seasons. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time depending on their natural cycle, nursery production or supplier availability. These product pages are here to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping projects or the creation of a durable privacy screen.
