Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound': Arching Branches with Pure White Midsummer Blooms

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' is a fast-growing, upright shrub with attractive small, blunt, dark blue-green leaves and arching branches. Bowl-shaped pure white flowers cover the plant in midsummer, attracting butterflies. Grows 3–6 feet tall and wide. Use almost anywhere, including back of large borders.

Growing Conditions

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Propagate by greenwood cuttings in summer. Watch for dieback, fireblight, powdery mildew, leaf spot, weevils, scale, aphids.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Light: Full Sun
• Moisture: Medium
• Characteristics: Showy Flowers
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: White
• Uses: Beds, Borders
• Type: Shrubs