Spirea, 2 gal, Poprocks® Petite

Satisfy your sugar cravings with the sweetest Spirea of all. Poprocks® Petite is a beautiful new selection for modern landscapes, featuring a tidy, compact mature form and eye-catching candy-pink button flowers that pop against rich green foliage. Perfectly placed along a walkway, grouped in mixed beds, or as the star of a decorative patio container, Poprocks® Petite really stands out. And because it’s low-maintenance, you’ll get more time to relax and feast your eyes! A Bloomin' Easy® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 60 - 90cm (2 - 3ft.)
Mature Spread: 60 - 90cm (2 - 3ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Candy pink
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Rich green, turning orange-red in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune in early spring up to 1/3 of growth to reshape and rejuvenate. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom.
Light: Full sun. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency.
Soil: Provide well-drained, enriched soil. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.