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Spiraea japonica
'Dart's Red'
Dart's Red Spiraea
Origin: A red-leaved branch sport of S. japonica 'Anthony Waterer' and introduced by Darthuizer Nursery, Holland.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Spiraea |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Dart's Red' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 0.5 m -1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Bushy deciduous shrub. |
| Landscape |
| Courtyard and container plants |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in moist soil but is tolerant to most extreme conditions. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Lance shaped leaves spattered with showy red flowers. |
| Pests |
| No major issues. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Softwood cuttings or division in autumn. |
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