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- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Mature Width 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 2-7
Mr. Mustard™ False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) has very colorful foliage, with colors of yellow, orange, red, pink, and lime green, during the spring. The foliage mellows in the summer to Kelly green. This contrasts nicely with the white flowers that bloom all summer.
This shrub attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Deer, however, do not like this plant. The plant makes a nice groundcover, border, landscape, or in mass plantings. It is often planted on banks and slopes to control erosion. Mr. Mustard False Spiraea is native to Asia, growing from eastern Siberia to Japan, being hardy from 2a to 7b.
Mr. Mustard False Spirea Care
Mr. Mustard™ False Spiraea must have full sun. It likes medium moist, richly organic, well-draining soil. It can also grow in clay and heavy soils. Fertilize in the spring when growth begins with a slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Water an average amount to keep the soil moist, but allow it to completely dry between watering.
The shrub does not need pruning, but you can prune it after it blooms. You can even cut it to the ground to rejuvenate an old, tired looking shrub. In some areas, you may want to cut out root suckers to prevent the plant from spreading too much.
Mr. Mustard False Spirea Spacing
Mr. Mustard™ False Spiraea is a fairly short shrub at 2-3 feet tall. It really spreads, growing 3-4 feet wide. When planting allow 3-4 feet between plants, center on center. That allows proper air circulation and light exposure to the plants, and gives the root system enough room to grow.
Mr. Mustard False Spirea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-7 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Small, white flowers that are arranged in dense, terminal clusters |
| Bloom Period: Mid-summer to early fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Yellow, Red, and Orange & Bright Green |
| Foliage Description: brightly colored foliage |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Moderate |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease, Pest/Insects |
| Tolerates: Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
| Uses: Groundcover Landscape Mass Planting |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Sorbaria sorbifolia 'SMNSSC' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- SORMM
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
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