Little Bonnie™ Dwarf Spiraea Spiraea x bumalda 'BL0601' Little Bonnie ™
Landscape, Miami
A great dwarf spiraea for the deep South, its blue-green foliage does not “burn out” like other spiraeas. Produces profuse lavender-pink spring blooms along with sporadic blooms throughout summer.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature lavender-pink blooms
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
USDA Zones 4,5,6,7,8,9
Zone Detail Hardy to -20 to -25 F
Key Features Heat tolerance, winter/fall foliage color
Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Dimension 2-3' H x 3' W
Growth Rate Moderate to fast
CARE
Water Water as needed
Soil Type Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer Early Spring
Pruning Deadhead year-round and trim back in fall
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants
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