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Rosaceae

Bridal Veil Spirea

Spiraea prunifolia

Bridal purity and grace.

Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Spiraea
Native to
China, Korea, Taiwan
Bloom season
Spring
Type
deciduous shrub
Height
4-8 ft
Sunlight
full sun to part shade
Soil
moist, well-drained
Water
moderate
Hardiness
5-8
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • When in full bloom, the arching branches laden with white flowers resemble a flowing bridal veil.
  • It was one of the first Asian ornamental shrubs introduced to Western gardens in the early 1800s.
  • The double-flowered cultivar is more commonly grown than the single-flowered wild form.
  • Its autumn foliage turns vivid shades of orange and red, giving it multi-season interest.
  • In Korean tradition, the flowers symbolize the joy and purity of spring and are celebrated in festivals.

Color meanings

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victory

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new beginnings

Uses

  • ornamental shrub
  • wedding decorations
  • hedge plantings