Also known as Bridalwreath Spiraea · Chinese Spiraea · Double White May
Reeves' Meadowsweet (Spiraea cantoniensis) is a deciduous shrub known for its abundant clusters of small, white, double flowers in late spring and early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring and mid-summer with balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Spiraea cantoniensis appreciates even moisture for optimal growth and flowering, so check the soil moisture frequently during the growing season.
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light annual pruning helps to keep the plant tidy and promotes abundant blooms in subsequent years. Avoid heavy pruning in late summer or fall.
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them consistently moist.
Alternatively, division of established clumps in early spring or fall can also be successful for increasing plant numbers.
Container-grown plants may need repotting every 2-3 years, preferably in early spring before new growth begins. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one and use a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
Ensure good drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Reeves' Meadowsweet (Spiraea cantoniensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Species | Spiraea cantoniensis |
Similar in genus Spiraea
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