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Spirea - Gumball
This compact shrub grows 2' high to 4' wide which makes it a good low shrub border, which makes it ideal for small spaces. It is resistant to drought and urban tolerant. These flowers are complimented by the purple-tipped new foliage, which changes to a red color in fall. Gumball Spirea, spiraea x bumalda 'Gumball', is a compact plant that displays attractive pink flowers in May-June. It prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. It will thrive in most locations and should be pruned after flowering and in early spring. Transplant from container for best results. It is great for group or mass plantings, borders, or for foundation plant. ... details
Burning Bush-Bursting Heart If you'll plant this shrub with some room to grow, it will delight you with its fullness and profusion of fall "hearts. Native. ) planted to carpet the ground beneath. In the spring and summer this shrub quietly takes the back seat to other seasonal color. Bumpy, raspberry-red pods hang on the ends of stems and split open to reveal small, smooth, red seeds. Grows 4-6'. However, in early fall, it draws curious looks with its unique display of fruit. " The lower limbs can be removed up to 2' or so and ground covers (foam flower, green and gold, ginger, etc. |