Spiraea Species, Double Bridal Wreath Spiraea, Reeves Spiraea

Spiraeacantoniensis

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Spiraea (spy-REE-ah)
Species
cantoniensis (kan-toe-nee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Spiraea lanceolata
Spiraea neumannii
Spiraea reevesiana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem 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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dadeville, Alabama

Forest Falls, California

Merced, California

NORTH FORK, California

Simi Valley, California

Gainesville, Florida

Glen Saint Mary, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Madison, Florida

Navarre, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Silver Springs, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Decatur, Georgia

Moultrie, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Winterville, Georgia

Dansville, Michigan

Lena, Mississippi

Poughkeepsie, New York

Stanfordville, New York

Drums, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Johns Island, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Broaddus, Texas

Corsicana, Texas

Gilmer, Texas

Grapevine, Texas

Houston, Texas

Irving, Texas

Kemp, Texas

Longview, Texas

Mabank, Texas

Magnolia, Texas

Spring, Texas

Springtown, Texas

Yantis, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Gainesville, FL | June 2008 | positive

About a month ago after it quit blooming, I cut off all the spent flowers. Now it is getting HUGE, and unruly looking. Should I cut it ba...Read More

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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2008 | positive

I inherited 3 massive ones of these at a new house.They are growing in a fair amount of shade under large Maples. They really stand out ...Read More

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Madison, FL | April 2008 | positive

Nice plant that does not require much care at all. Makes a pretty hedge. Looks like baby's breath up close, I actually cut it and put it ...Read More

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

I have found that this plant prefers full sun rather than partial sun. Also, if you remove the spent flower heads, it will bloom even mo...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | neutral

The common name is in honor of John Reeves, who was a tea inspector at Macao and Canton in the early 19th century; during his tenure, he ...Read More

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