Spirea

The Easy-Care Flowering Shrub

Spirea is a landscape staple because it is incredibly low-maintenance and high-reward. These shrubs form neat, rounded mounds covered in clusters of pink, red, or white flowers in early summer. Many varieties also have colorful foliage that emerges orange or red in spring and turns purple in fall.

Why You Need It:

• Toughness: Tolerates urban pollution, poor soil, and cold winters.
• Compact: Most modern varieties stay small (2-3 feet), perfect for foundations.
• Deer Resistant: Generally unpalatable to deer.

Planting Tips:

Thrives in Full Sun. To get a second flush of blooms, shear the plant back lightly after the first flowers fade (a "haircut"). This keeps it looking tidy all season.