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Spiraea - Van Houtteis
The flowers are produced in spring after the leaves. The plant grows rapidly and may be used as a screen. Outstanding deciduous shrub that is very showy in flower. Flowers are white in April-May, borne in many flowered 1-2" diameter umbels. Best growth occurs in a sunny location and any garden soil. Van Houtte Spirea is a durable and familiar shrub. The Spiraea Van Houttei's, Spiraea vanhouttei, has a foliage color of a dull bluish green. ... more
Forsythia - Spectabilis It grows at a rapid rate and is long-lived. Tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions, but prefers full sun. Allow plenty of room for plant to spread. Profuse, yellow, spring flowers are followed by medium green summer foliage. `Spectabilis' (Showy Border Forsythia) is the most common forsythia. Flowers will last for two or three weeks unless killed by cold. Often used to control erosion on steep slopes because tips of branches root naturally and plants spread easily. Suggested uses for this plant include border, specimen plant, and screen. Prune in spring after flowering so that buds for the next year can develop in the fall. |
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