Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'
Rosaceae
Deciduous, Shrubs
SPIRAEAThere are two distinct kinds of spireas: the bridal wreath type, with clusters of white flowers cascading down arching branches in spring or early summer; and the shrubby type, with pink, red, or white flowers clustered at branch ends in summer to fall. Blossoms on both types are usually single.
Native to Japan, China. Upright, shrubby spirea to 4–6 ft. tall and wide, with flat, 8-in.-wide clusters of pink flowers carried above oval, sharply toothed green leaves. Best known through its selections, which are typically lower than the species and bloom between summer and fall.
'Shirobana'To 2–3 ft. high and wide. Red buds open to bicolored blossoms in white and deep pink.
Lamium maculatum
Grows 8 in. tall, spreads to 3 ft., but not rampant. Leaves are 1-3 in. long, green with a central whi...
Spiraea japonica 'Bumalda'
To 3 ft. high and wide. Dark pink flowers; bronze tinted new growth.
Clematis hybrid 'Ramona'
Deservedly popular hybrid with large lavender blue flowers.
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