The spar bushes are becoming more and more popular. They are the first choice not only for experienced hobby gardeners, but also for beginners due to their easy care. Depending on the variety, the attractive shrub blooms either in spring or in summer and into autumn, with white or red flower colors and the shape and size of the inflorescences is different for each species. Sometimes the shrub delights the eye with a second flower per year after it has faded for the first time. You can't go wrong with spiraea as flowering shrubs.
Because they bloom at different times, several specimens can be combined in the garden. This way you get a garden design that guarantees long-lasting blooms. They are the perfect choice when it comes to greening outdoor areas and new varieties are constantly being bred. The different sizes make it possible to use the spar bushes asflowering shrubsto choose for both small and large gardens.
The right location
The spar bushes prefer a place in the middle of the sun. But it also feels comfortable in partial shade. The soil should be nutrient-rich and watering should be carried out moderately often. If you forget to water the shrub, you don't have to worry, because the spiraea also copes well with dry periods. In this article we would like to introduce you to some popular and beautiful types of spirea bushes so that you can make the right choice for your garden.
The Beautiful Muscle (Spiraea vanhouttei)
The magnificent spar is also called the hedge spar. The reason for this is that it can be wonderfully formed into a hedge and is often planted for this purpose. This variety grows between 1.50 and 1.80 meters high and blooms from May to June. The magnificent spars, as flowering shrubs, have delicate, white flowers that are spread over the entire shrub. They look very pretty both as individual plants in the garden and in groups.
Plum-leaved spar (Spiraea prunifolia)
If the splendor is too small for you, you can also choose what is probably the largest representative of the specimens that bloom in spring. What is meant is the plum-leaved spar or plum-leaved shrub spar. This grows up to 2.5 meters high. The shape of the flowers also differs from the above type and is reminiscent of rose flowers.
bridal spar (Spiraea arguta)
The bridal spars are very similar to the magnificent spars. The branches also have white flowers, but in such large quantities that some of them hang to the ground due to their weight. However, the flowering period begins a little later, in June. The leaves also have a longer shape. A special feature of this type of spar bush is that the young branches are red in color. This creates an attractive color contrast.
spring spar (Spiraea thunbergii)
As the name suggests, the spring spar is a shrub that flowers in spring, towards the end. However, the branches, lushly covered with flowers, stand upright and give the impression that the bush has no leaves. The spring spars as flowering shrubs are simply fantastically beautiful during the flowering period.
Japanese spar (Spiraea japonica)
This variety offers a variety of variations. They are mostly characterized by their low height, which makes them perfect for decorating garden paths. Expect a height of 30 to 50 cm. “Little Princess” is particularly popular with its pink inflorescences and green leaves. The “Golden Princess” has an interesting, yellowish leaf color, while the flowers are pale pink.
Goldflame
The “Goldflame” variety also has an unusual leaf color. These arebright yellowand slowly turn red, reminiscent of flames, as the name suggests. The flowers of the Goldflame are pale pink again, but can also be impressive in a strong red. The so-called “Crispa” varieties impress with their peach-colored inflorescences.
Spiers “Alba” and “Albiflora”
The Japanese spiraea also offers variants with the classic white flowers. These include the “Alba” and “Albiflora”. This type of spar bushes can be stimulated to produce new inflorescences. For this purpose, the flowers that have faded must be cut off immediately.
Japanese spar “Anthony Waterer”
Of course, the Japanese spar bush also offers larger variants. This also includes the so-called “Anthony Waterer”, which reaches a height of 1 to 1.5 meters, but can also be kept smaller through regular cutting. While the leaves of this variety are bright green, the flowers are pink in color and appear from July onwards. The “Rose Superb” with a height of 1.50 meters delights with pale pink flowers and the “Fastigiata” has white and larger ones that do not cover the branches quite as lushly. The latter even reaches a height of 1.80 meters.
piston spar (Spiraea billiards)
The piston spar is one of the tallest varieties. At two meters, it is best suited for planting in the back areas of flower beds or for decorating walls. The pink flowers usually rise above the mentioned two meters and are cut off after they have faded in order to preserve their pretty appearance. As flowering shrubs, the spars are extremely undemanding and can survive in dry and nutrient-poor soil.
Douglas Spierstrauch (Spiraea douglasii)
This variety is very similar to the piston spar. The leaves of this spar are oval shaped. Both varieties bloom at the same time of year, between June and September. There are also great similarities when it comes to the flowers. Both copies can be combined with each other.
