Spiraea
species, hybrids and cultivars
Family: Roseaceae
Spiraea (often misspelled Spirea) contains a number of cultivated species but relatively few types are grown in Queensland/
Spiraea cantoniensis 'Flora Plena' is the type most widely grown in SE Qld. It would make a great addition to a cottage-style garden or to compliment a heritage Queenslander home.
Spiraea in the Landscape Click for larger images.
![Spiraea cantoniensis](pks/spirea_1.jpg)
Spiraea cantoniensis 'Flora Plena' pictured in Brisbane September (left) and May (right)
![Spiraea cantoniensis](pks/spirea_4.jpg)
![Spirea cantoniensis Flora Plena](gal/shrubs/spiraea_cantoniensis_flora_plena_2_preview.jpg)
Spirea cantoniensis 'Flora Plena'
![Spirea cantoniensis single form](gal/shrubs/spirea_cantoniensis_3_preview.jpg)
![Spirea cantoniensis single form](gal/shrubs/spirea_cantoniensis_5_preview.jpg)
Spirea cantoniensis single form
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