The 8-foot-tall bridal wreath spirea, Spirea prunifolia, is the one most of us grew up with. It’s thought of as a partner with rhododendrons, azaleas, forsythias and snowball viburnums.

For years if you spoke the name Spirea, the vision folks saw dancing in their heads was that of the gracefully weeping white Bridal Veil or Vanhoutte Spirea, which bloom in the spring. Today, that ...

NAME: Bridal wreath and spirea are common names for several white-flowering shrubs, especially Spiraea prunifolia, Spiraea cantoniensis and hybrid Spiraea vanhouttei.

Old-fashioned shrubs need love, too. Lilacs and bridal-wreath spireas have been around for a century, but neither are native to the Americas. Spirea and some lilacs are natives of China. Lilacs ...

Bridal wreath spirea (Spirea prunifolia ‘Plena’) produces clusters of double, pure white flowers. And it is no more invasive than all the azaleas you have seen blooming recently in local ...

Bridal wreath spireas are old-fashioned, spring-flowering beauties that respond beautifully to major surgery as well as judicious pruning. They are vigorous growers to have such dainty flowers.

Today, my garden wouldn’t be complete without at least one bridal wreath spirea, if only for sentimental reasons, but I’m also practical enough to appreciate a self-sufficient, hard working ...

The 8-foot tall Bridal Wreath spirea, Spirea prunifolium, the one most of us grew up with, is thought of as a partner with rhododendrons, azaleas, forsythias, and snowball viburnums.

When is the best time to prune golden vicary privet and bridal wreath spirea? The privets are on the south side of the house and have had a rough summer due to heat and drought. We have given them ...

And, Vanhoutte, or Bridal Wreath, (Spiraea x vanhouttei) are known for their vase-shaped habit, flowing, arching branches and cascading showy spring blooms.

Bridal Wreath – This is an old-school variety that can get very large and arching, reaching heights of 10 feet tall and wide. Bloom clusters form a waterfall of white all over the shrub. Bridal ...

Today, my garden wouldn’t be complete without at least one bridal wreath spirea, if only for sentimental reasons, but I’m also practical enough to appreciate a self-sufficient, hard working ...