{"product_id":"japanese-white-spirea","title":"Japanese White Spirea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact, Easy-Care Shrub Topped With Crisp White Summer Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese White Spirea (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albiflora') is a tidy, mounding shrub smothered in flat-topped clusters of crisp white flowers in early to midsummer, with fresh green foliage on a compact frame. It's tough, cold-hardy, and about as low-maintenance as a flowering shrub gets — and a light shearing after bloom often brings a second flush. Whether you want a neat white-flowered edge in a Maple Grove bed, a pollinator-friendly filler in an Edina border, or an easy low hedge in Woodbury, Japanese White Spirea delivers dependable color with almost no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese White Spirea Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albiflora'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese White Spirea, White Japanese Spirea, Albiflora Spirea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for the most flowers; tolerates light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Consistent moisture while establishing; quite adaptable once settled.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and a wide range of soils. Prefers well-drained ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — fresh green leaves on a tidy, mounded shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat-topped clusters of crisp white flowers in early to midsummer; reblooms if sheared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 4 — proven in Twin Cities winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native — native to Asia; tough, widely grown, and pollinator-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese White Spirea Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Flowering Edge or Filler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2–3 feet, Japanese White Spirea is the right size for the front of a border, a foundation bed, or filling between larger shrubs, adding a clean sheet of white bloom without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Low Hedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tidy mound makes a low informal hedge along a walk or bed edge with minimal pruning. Space plants about 2.5 feet apart for a continuous run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollinator-Friendly Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat flower clusters are easy landing pads for bees and butterflies, so this easy shrub does double duty in a pollinator-minded Minnesota garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Japanese White Spirea in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full season of root establishment, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–early October)\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. Get it in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes. Avoid mid-summer heat and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Japanese White Spirea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun spot for the most flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, so the crown sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen heavy clay and mix in 20–30% compost; spirea isn't fussy but appreciates decent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the plant, backfill, firm gently, and water in thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 2.5 feet apart for a hedge or grouping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Japanese White Spirea in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply every 2–3 days. Month 1–2: about twice a week. Month 3–6: roughly weekly during active growth, easing off when rainfall is adequate. \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Japanese White Spirea is quite drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Japanese White Spirea survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — easily. It's rated to USDA zone 4 and is reliably hardy throughout the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it rebloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e Often, yes — a light shearing right after the first flush of flowers tidies the plant and frequently triggers a second, lighter bloom later in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate clay soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Spirea is one of the most adaptable, forgiving flowering shrubs, handling clay-loam and a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the flat flower clusters draw bees and butterflies through its bloom period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e A light shear after bloom keeps it tidy and encourages rebloom; a harder cut in early spring rejuvenates an older plant. It blooms on new wood, so spring pruning won't cost you flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, long-blooming pink shrub, hardy to zone 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink Dynamo Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact hydrangea with white-to-pink blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Devil Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dwarf burgundy-leaved shrub for the same border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blue-foliage shrub with spring flowers and brilliant fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMad Magenta Dianthus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low perennial with vivid flowers for the bed's edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Japanese White Spirea Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low hedge or bed edge, space plants 2.5 feet apart, center to center (the body's own spacing) — at a 2–3 foot mature width the mounds merge into a continuous white-topped ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2.5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a mixed border, plant drifts of 3–5 at the same spacing; a single plant neatly fills a 3-foot front-of-border pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese White Spirea Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green foliage builds a tidy mound; an early-spring cutback rejuvenates older plants without costing bloom (flowers come on new wood).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-topped clusters of crisp white flowers smother the plant in early to midsummer, busy with bees and butterflies — shear lightly after the first flush for a second round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays clean late before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A low, twiggy mound that disappears politely under snow — fully hardy in Twin Cities zone 4b–5a with no protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-beauty-potentilla\"\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — a long-blooming pink companion at the same compact scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-little-devil-ninebark\"\u003eFirst Editions Little Devil Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — dwarf burgundy foliage that makes the white flowers pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-shadow-fothergilla\"\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/a\u003e — powder-blue leaves, spring bottlebrushes, and fiery fall color behind the spirea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-mound-spirea\"\u003eGolden Mound Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — a gold-leaved sister spirea for an easy two-tone edging run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Japanese White Spirea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese White Spirea thrives in full sun and nearly any drained soil, shrugging off clay, cold, and dry spells once established — one of the easiest white-flowering edgers for a Twin Cities border. It's not a fit for soggy ground or real shade (flowering thins fast), and if deer pressure is heavy it's only moderately resistant, so plan on repellent in high-browse suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54230599696689,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54233663406385,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Japanese_White_Spirea_5.jpg?v=1779074417","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/japanese-white-spirea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}