Spiraea Empire Northern Lights #3
Spiraea Empire Northern Lights #3
Empire® Northern Lights™ Spiraea
Compact, mounded habit, Colorful foliage and blooms
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Compact spirea with brilliant, tri-colored foliage and dependable flowering. New growth emerges with bronze or reddish tones that mature to green. Clusters of pink flowers bloom from late spring through summer. Use in borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Spiraea japonica 'DAVCOP01'
Pronunciation- spy-REE-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Pink
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Primavera Witch Hazel – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C27
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering; water during dry spells and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old stems and encourage fresh growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for better flowering.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
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