.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Snowmound' Spirea Spirea nipponica 'Snowmound' Description This compact deciduous shrub features cascading clusters of white flowers in late spring, complemented by bright green foliage that turns reddish in autumn. Its dense, rounded form makes it an ideal focal point or border plant in landscapes. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundational plantings, garden borders, and small hedges. It adds elegance to rock gardens and works well in mixed shrub borders. Plant Details Botanical Name: Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' Common Name: Snowmound Spirea Size & Growth: Typically 2-3 ft tall and wide, with a dense, mounded shape Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: Slightly Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Lavender, Coneflower, and Daylilies Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil; space 2-3 feet apart Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch for protection in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as root ball Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Regular watering during dry spells