Spiraea x vanhouttei is a vigorous deciduous shrub, ideal for coastal and urban gardens needing drought and pollution tolerance. Supplied in a 2-litre pot and garden-ready, it forms a compact, arching habit with abundant white flowers in early summer. Key Features Fast growth: reaches 1.5–2.5m height and spread in 5–10 years Foliage: dark green, scalloped, ovate leaves with blue-green undersides Flowers: profuse white, cup-shaped in dense corymbs (5cm/2in) from June–July Tolerance: drought, pollution, deer, and rabbit resistant Planting: full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils Uses: hedging, low-maintenance borders, coastal planting Frequently Asked Questions Is Spiraea x vanhouttei good for low-maintenance coastal gardens? Yes, its tough growth, salt-tolerance, and minimal care needs make it ideal. How does it differ from other Spiraea? ‘Vanhouttei’ produces larger, denser cascades of white blooms compared to other common spireas. Is it suitable for containers? Best performance is in the ground, though large containers (≥30L) can accommodate mature plants for several years. How fast does it grow? Faster than many flowering shrubs, achieving mature size in approximately 5–10 years. Will it handle urban conditions? Yes, it tolerates both drought and moderate pollution when established. { "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Product", "name": "Spiraea x vanhouttei", "description": "Spiraea x vanhouttei is a vigorous deciduous shrub, ideal for coastal and urban gardens needing drought and pollution tolerance. Supplied in a 2-litre pot and garden-ready, it forms a compact, arching habit with abundant white flowers in early summer. Key Features Fast growth: reaches 1.5–2.5m height and spread in 5–10 years Foliage: dark green, scalloped, ovate leaves with blue-green undersides Flowers: profuse white, cup-shaped in dense corymbs (5cm/2in) from June–July Tolerance: drought, pollution, deer, and rabbit resistant Planting: full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils Uses: hedging, low-maintenance borders, coastal planting Frequently Asked Questions Is Spiraea x vanhouttei good for low-maintenance coastal gardens? Yes, its tough growth, salt-tolerance, and minimal care needs make it ideal. How does it differ from other Spiraea? ‘Vanhouttei’ produces larger, denser cascades of white blooms compared to other common spireas. Is it suitable for containers? Best performance is in the ground, though large containers (≥30L) can accommodate mature plants for several years. How fast does it grow? Faster than many flowering shrubs, achieving mature size in approximately 5–10 years. Will it handle urban conditions? Yes, it tolerates both drought and moderate pollution when established.", "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "ScotPlants Direct" }, "image": [ "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0901/9182/3184/files/SPIREA_20VANHOUTII.jpg?v=1752952742" ], "sku": "SxV-PG-30/40-C3", "offers": { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "price": "7.46", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "url": "https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk/products/spiraea-vanhouttei", "seller": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk" } } }
