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Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'

Japanese Spiraea 'Shirobana'

£14.39
£17.99
£14.39

3 litre pot

Want a flowering shrub with a twist? Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' delivers a cheerful trio of pink, white, and red blooms—often on the same flower head! Compact, colourful, and incredibly easy to grow, this summer-long bloomer is ideal for brightening up small borders, paths, or patio containers. It’s one of those rare shrubs that looks like you’re growing three plants in one.
  • Unique multi-coloured blooms
  • Long flowering period
  • Excellent in small gardens or containers
  • Attracts bees and butterflies

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    July, August, September

  • Soil type

    Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Spiraea 'Shirobana' is a real conversation piece thanks to its rare mix of flower colours blooming all at once—pink, white, and red on a single shrub! Its compact size makes it easy to slot into any sunny space, and its lengthy summer flowering keeps the colour coming when other shrubs are taking a break. It’s unfussy, resilient, and a joy for wildlife.

  • About this plant

    Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' is a charming deciduous shrub that produces an unusual and delightful mix of white, pink, and soft rose-red flowers all on the same plant. Flowering from midsummer to early autumn, this compact and bushy shrub offers long-lasting colour and a relaxed, informal look, making it ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or low hedging. It’s a magnet for pollinators and thrives with very little maintenance.

  • Key features

    • Tricolour flower display (white, pink, red)
    • Compact and bushy
    • Extended summer flowering
    • Pollinator-friendly
    • Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 60–80cm | Spread: 80–100cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Low, bushy and mounded with dense foliage and upright flower heads.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for front borders, low hedging, rockeries, and large containers

Planting guide

Plant in full sun for the best flower colour. Prefers well-drained soil. Cut back to near ground level each spring for the best shape and strongest blooms.

Care tips

Prune hard in late winter to maintain compact growth and abundant flowering. Feed lightly in spring and mulch to conserve moisture.

Winter care

Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth and better flowering. No protection needed in normal UK conditions.