Bridal Wreath
Spiraea prunifolia
Also known as
Bridal-Wreath Spiraea, Plum-Leaved Meadowsweet, Plum-Leaved Spiraea, Bridal veil
Spiraea prunifolia for. simpliciflora by Dalgial (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H7-H3
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
2m | Max | 2m |
1m | Min | 1m |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance


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Bridal Wreath Overview
This arching, deciduous shrub has ovate, toothed, glossy, bright green leaves which are downy underneath and turn yellow to red in autumn. Clusters of small, double, white flowers bloom along bare stems in spring.
Common problems with Bridal Wreath
Generally pest & disease free
How to harvest Bridal Wreath
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Bridal Wreath
Cuttings
Take softwood cuttings.
Special features of Bridal Wreath
Attractive flowers
Autumn colour
Other uses of Bridal Wreath
This low maintenance plant will tolerate most soil types & can be used to cover banks and slopes as ell as suiting beds & borders of cottage/informal gardens.