Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red'
Japanese Spirea, Japanese Meadowsweet
Family: Rosaceae Rose
| Type | Shrub, groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 7B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |