Rosalba Meadowsweet
(Spiraea ×rosalba)
Rosalba Meadowsweet (Spiraea ×rosalba)
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Summary
Spiraea ×rosalba, commonly known as Rosalba Meadowsweet, is a deciduous hybrid shrub that is a result of crossbreeding between Spiraea alba and Spiraea tomentosa. It is native to temperate regions and thrives in a variety of habitats including meadows, open woodlands, and along streams. This shrub typically grows at a moderate rate to a height and width of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters), forming a rounded, dense mound of slender, upright branches. The leaves are narrow and bluish-green, turning yellow in the fall. From late spring to mid-summer, it produces clusters of small, showy flowers that are usually pink or white, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Rosalba Meadowsweet is valued for its ease of maintenance and the ornamental quality of its flowers, which make it a popular choice for borders, foundation plantings, and as part of a mixed shrub border. It is also used for naturalizing in wild gardens or informal areas. This shrub prefers full sun to part shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, or sandy soils with medium drainage. It requires medium amounts of water and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. While generally pest and disease resistant, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages more prolific blooming in the following season.CC BY-SA 4.0
Rosalba Meadowsweet is valued for its ease of maintenance and the ornamental quality of its flowers, which make it a popular choice for borders, foundation plantings, and as part of a mixed shrub border. It is also used for naturalizing in wild gardens or informal areas. This shrub prefers full sun to part shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, or sandy soils with medium drainage. It requires medium amounts of water and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. While generally pest and disease resistant, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages more prolific blooming in the following season.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to temperate regions, thriving in meadows, open woodlands, and along streams
Other Names
Common Names: Rosalba Meadowsweet
Scientific Names: , Spiraea ×rosalba, Spiraea alba x salicifolia, Spiraea alba × salicifolia, Spiraea latifolia x salicifolia, Spiraea latifolia × salicifolia, Spiraea xrosalba, Spiraea xrubella, Spiraea ×rosalba var. rubella, Spiraea ×rubella,
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