Spiraea fritschiana: Fritsch Spirea for Giant Summer Blooms and Blazing Fall Color

Fritsch Spirea (Spiraea fritschiana) is a summer-flowering shrub with striking red, orange, and yellow fall foliage brighter than oaks and maples. Coarser leaves than other spireas; shearing back in spring produces giant summer blooms. White flowers attract butterflies. Grows 1–3 feet tall and wide.

Growing Conditions

Full sun, average soil. Shear in spring for larger summer blooms. Watch for leaf spot, fire blight, powdery mildew, root rot, aphids, leaf roller, scale.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full Sun
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers
• Bloom Time: Early Summer, Summer
• Flower Color: White
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Hedge, Specimen
• Type: Shrubs