Eagle Lake Nurseries Gardening Tips June 2005 Spirea Spirea are shrubs that create a big impact in the landscape scheme. Their versatility allows them to be used under trees, in perennial borders, Island beds and edging large shrubs. The larger Spirea can be planted alone or in groups as excellent focal points. Spring blooming Spirea are a welcome sight with spectacular white flowers. The pink flowers of the summer blooming Spirea sit above colored foliage from spring through to fall. Here are some of the many eye-catching Spirea we carry at our Garden Centre. Spring Blooming Bridal Wreath Spirea Spirea vanhouttei 'Bridal Wreath' - A unique form with gracefully arching branches and white flowers.Height and spread is 2m Garland Spirea Spirea x arguta - Clusters of snow white flowers in early spring. Height and spread is 1m Halwards Silver Spirea Spirea nipponica 'Halwards Silver' - Arching branches are covered in abundant white flowers in spring. The height and spread is 1.5m Snowmound Spirea Spirea nipponica 'Snowmound' - Deep green foliage provides an interesting contrast to the white blooms. The height and spread is 1m. Summer Blooming Anthony Waterer Spirea Spirea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' - The intense dark pink flowers of Anthony Waterer are a hit in summer. Height .75m and spread 1m Goldflame Spirea Spirea x bumalda 'Goldflame' - The yellow and orange foliage of this shrub create interest all summer long. Flowers are pink. Height .75m and spread 1m Goldmound Spirea Spirea japonica 'Goldmound' - Nice compact shape with yellow foliage and pink flowers. Height .75m and spread 1m Shirobana Spirea Spirea japonica 'Shirobana' - Delightful mixture of light pink, dark pink and white flowers in summer. Height .75m and spread 1m Prune dead wood off Spirea shrubs in early spring then trim off flower buds after they finish flowering. Jennifer Seafoot Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd.