Outdoor Garden | Sorbaria S. ‘sem ‘ #2

Description

Sorbaria sorbifolia, otherwise known as the "Ash Leaf False Spirea" and "Ural False Spirea" is an upright shrub with dark green, fern like foliage that turns shades of pink and bronze. Fall foliage is bright red orange. It suckers and spreads freely. Creamy white flowers resembling Astilbe appear on new wood. Heat and drought tolerant once established.
Blooms: late spring to mid summer
Light: full sun to part shade
Soil: well drained, regular garden soil
Spacing: 5 – 6′
Height at maturity: 5 – 6′
Fertilization: slow release feed in spring
Pruning: prune back early each spring for best display
Growth rate: 25" or more a year
Zones: 2 – 11