Little Bonnie Dwarf Spiraea

$19.99

Clusters of rich, lavender-pink flowers
Matures to 2-3′ high x 3′ wide
Hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 9
Plant in full sun to part shade

Pot size

2.5 Quart 2 Gallon 3 Gallon

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Description

Little Bonnie Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea bumalda) is a compact, low-maintenance shrub that adds vibrant color and texture to any landscape. This Southern Living Plant Collection deciduous beauty features lush blue-green foliage that transitions to a golden hue in the fall, creating multi-season interest. In late spring to early summer, it bursts into bloom with clusters of rich lavender-pink flowers, attracting butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. When mature this Spiraea will reach sizes of 2-3′ high x 3′ wide.

Caring For Little Bonnie Dwarf Spiraea?

Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, Little Bonnie performs best in full sun, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering and foliage color. It is remarkably low-maintenance, tolerating a range of soil types and showing excellent resistance to pests and diseases.

Little Bonnie Dwarf Spiraea with its naturally rounded and dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and even container gardening.

When To Prune Spiraea?

Little Bonnie Dwarf Spiraea should be pruned in late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. This timing ensures the plant has a full growing season to develop fresh foliage and produce abundant blooms. Since it flowers on new wood, pruning in early spring encourages healthier growth and a more vigorous flowering display.

To maintain its compact shape, remove any dead or damaged branches and lightly trim back the plant to promote a denser habit. If a more drastic rejuvenation is needed, the shrub can be cut back by one-third of its size without harming its overall health.

Light deadheading of spent blooms in summer can also encourage a second flush of flowers.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Dwarf Little Bonnie Spiraea Spacing

For a seamless planting, space your Dwarf Little Bonnie Spiraea 2-2.5 feet apart from plant center to plant center. For space between plantings, plant them 3+ feet apart.

Scientific Name

Spiraea bumalda 'BL0601' PP24553
Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Sun Exposure

Full Sun to Part Shade
Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous
Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Dwarf, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
Feature Color

Green, Purple
Uses

Border, Container, Groundcover, Hedge, Mass Planting
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

Spring, Summer

Growing Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

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