Ural False Spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia
Also known as
Sorbaria, Ash-Leaved Spiraea
Sorbaria sorbifolia - drageons by Denis.prévôt (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.2m | Max | 1.5m |
70cm | Min | 70cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Ural False Spirea Overview
Sorbaria sorbifolia is a suckering shrub species from the Rosaceae family. Commonly known by the names Ural False Spirea, False Spiraea and Ash-Leaved Spiraea. Leaves are highly textured, narrow and roughly oval in shape, with pointed tips and toothed margins. Flowers are delicate and showy, coloured white and arranged densely on upright panicles, these appear in the summer.
How to propagate Ural False Spirea
Suckers
Cuttings
Propagation is from cuttings in the summer.
Special features of Ural False Spirea
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Ural False Spirea
Grown for their mass of small, bee-attracting flowers and in some species, their foliage. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects. Suitable for coastal conditions.