Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
New and improved! It gets its name from is graceful and romantic white flowering and its compact, rounded habit. The Wedding Cake Spirea fits perfectly into any yard. It is deer and rabbit resistant. The uses for this Spire are many!
The foliage is a green-blue and pairs perfectly with its crisp white blooms. Bloom season begins in late spring through early summer. The garden height of this Spirea is 36”-42” inches matched with a spread of 36”-42” inches. The Wedding Cake Spirea can be used in countless ways. Use for border planting and mass planting. It is great for screening and a gorgeous cut flower. Plant as a focal point in any landscape or garden. Being a very tolerant Spirea, it is a great choice in urban areas.
Wedding Cake Spirea Care
Care for the Wedding Cake Spirea is simple. It can be planted in full sun to part shade. This Spirea has average water needs and prefers soil that is well drained. The Wedding Cake Spirea can tolerate all soil types and various PH levels. Remove any dead wood in the spring. Regular pruning is not necessary, but may be trimmed to shape once bloom season has finished.
Wedding Cake Spirea Spacing
Spacing for the Wedding Cake Spirea should be 36” to 42” inches, center on center. Proper spacing is always important, and especially in situations of proximity planting. Correct spacing ensure your plant has room to flourish.
Spiraea nipponica 'SMNSNFD' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Spring/Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue-Green |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 3-3.5 Feet |
| Spread: 3-3.5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-3.5 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Spiraea nipponica 'SMNSNFD' USPP 28,096 |
| Common Name: Wedding Cake® Spirea |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- SPIWC
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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.