Double-flowering Maybush, Double Reeves Spirea
Spiraeacantoniensis 'Lanceata'

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Spiraea (spy-REE-ah)
Species: cantoniensis (kan-toe-nee-EN-sis)
Cultivar: Lanceata

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed