Fortune's Spiraea

Spiraea japonica var. fortunei var. fortunei

var. fortunei

Spiraea

Rosaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Fortune's Spiraea is a graceful deciduous shrub valued for its delicate pink flower clusters and easy-care nature. Plant in partial to full sun with average, well-drained soil and water consistently during the first season to establish a strong root system. Prune stems back by one-third after blooming to encourage a tidy shape and prolific flowering next season.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

36″ – 120″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

48″

Flowers

red

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before The Next Watering

Soil pH

5 – 6.8

Temperature

-40° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 80″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

China North-Central

China South-Central

China Southeast

Vermont

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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