Spirea Snowmound (3 Gallon)

Spirea Snowmound (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound') – 3 Gallon

Description 
Spirea Snowmound is a graceful, arching deciduous shrub renowned for its profusion of pure white flower clusters that blanket the branches in late spring to early summer. Its fine-textured, blue-green foliage forms a dense, mounded shape that remains attractive throughout the growing season, turning yellow in fall. Exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, Snowmound is perfect for borders, mass plantings, foundation beds, or as a specimen shrub. It thrives in full sun to part shade, adapts to a wide range of soils, and is drought tolerant once established, making it an easy and reliable choice for any landscape.

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Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
- **Common Name:** Snowmound Spirea
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 3–5 ft tall and wide
- **Growth Habit:** Dense, mounded, arching branches
- **Bloom Color:** Pure white
- **Bloom Time:** Late spring to early summer
- **Foliage:** Fine-textured, blue-green; turns yellow in fall
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)
- **Soil:** Well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types
- **Water Needs:** Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 4–8
- **Maintenance:** Very low; prune after flowering if needed
- **Special Features:** Deer resistant, drought tolerant, pollinator friendly, easy care, excellent for cut flowers

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:**  
   - Choose a location with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.  
   - Space plants 3–5 feet apart for borders or mass plantings.
2. **Watering:**  
   - Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season.  
   - Once established, water during prolonged dry spells.
3. **Fertilizing:**  
   - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if desired.
4. **Pruning:**  
   - Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth.
5. **Mulching:**  
   - Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Landscape Uses
- Borders and edging
- Mass plantings
- Foundation plantings
- Specimen shrub
- Pollinator and butterfly gardens