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Spiraea tomentosa

Hardhack (Steeplebush)

The bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny, pink flowers are showy against the bright green foliage.

  • »  Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny pink flowers
  • »  Brown seed heads persist into the winter
  • »  Leaves bright green above, blue-green underneath
  • »  Fall colour is golden-yellow
  • »  Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

1gal
$25.19
2gal
$34.94
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Hedge
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Spiraea tomentosa

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea tomentosa

 To maintain size, suckers should be removed on this wetland plant.