Spiraea vanhouttei

Vanhoutte Spirea

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Hardy deciduous shrub with arching branches and profuse white flowers in late spring. Popular landscape plant, not suitable for indoor long-term.
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Plant Details

Common Name Vanhoutte Spirea
Family Rosaceae
Genus Spiraea
Species Vanhouttei
Origin Cultivated Hybrid
Blooming Spring, profuse white flowers
Leaf Color Green, yellow fall color
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loam, adaptable to pH 5.0-8.0

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Watering

Moderate watering during establishment; drought tolerant once established. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before growth. Prune after flowering to encourage shape.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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