Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall | 2–4 ft wide (varies by cultivar)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Compact, mounded deciduous shrub
• Flower Color: Pink, white, or red (spring–early summer)
• Foliage: Green, gold, or bronze depending on cultivar
• Lifespan: 30–40+ years under Front Range conditions
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun preferred for best flowering and foliage color
• Tolerates a wide range of soils if well-drained• Light pruning after bloom encourages compact growth
• Moderate water needs once established
Why Spirea Works on the Front Range
• Excellent cold hardiness and heat tolerance
• Performs well in alkaline soils
• Reliable flowering with minimal inputs
• Very adaptable for residential and commercial landscapes
Common Problems
• Occasional aphids in spring
• Spider mites during hot, dry summers
• Rare disease issues when planted in full sun
Best Use Scenarios
• Foundation plantings and mass beds
• Low hedges and borders
• Commercial landscapes and HOAs
• Low-maintenance flowering shrub plantings
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749