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Spirea x bumalda 'Froebelii'
Froebelii is an extremely tough, hardy spirea with a very similar growth habit & form as 'Anthony Waterer' spirea. Grows just slightly taller, and has larger leaves - also has better flower color than Anthony Waterer. New growth is a burgundy red color, eventually maturing to a nice deep green color. Flower heads begin to bloom in mid May in southern zones, late May in more northern zones and are a very nice bright pink color. A very profuse bloomer, and blooming can be increased / extended through regular removal of expired flower heads.
This shrub can be used for an amazingly wide variety of uses - anything from a foundation planting, a low height maintained flowering hedge, to plantings for areas with poor soil or to prevent soil erosion. Responds extremely well to trimming, and will produce very dense foliage with regular trimming & shaping.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast ( 10"-16" avg per year )
Hardiness Zones: (3) 4-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun is preferred
Soil Preference: Average to slightly moist & fertile - well drained. Mulching recommended
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