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Renaissance Spirea

Spiraea vanhouttei 'Renaissance'

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Specifications

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Spiraea vanhouttei 'Renaissance'
  • Growing Zones
    3-7
  • Mature Height
    5 - 7 feet
  • Mature Spread
    6 - 8 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Well Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Fall Color
    Orange & Red
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Pruning Time
    After Flowering
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring

Cascading White Blossoms Renaissance Spirea

  • Tiny White Flowers in Early Spring
  • Longer Bloom Period Than Old Fashioned Varieties
  • Gracefully Arching Branches
  • Vase-Shaped Shrub Features Blue-Green Foliage for Summer
  • Orange-Red Fall Color
  • Beautiful Specimen Plant or in Mixed Borders
  • Can Be Grown in a Wide Range of Well-Drained Soil Types
  • Disease Resistant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Very Low Maintenance

People just love the grace of Bridalwreath Spirea shrubs and the new and improved version is a true Renaissance! Introducing the Renaissance Spirea shrub (Spiraea vanhouttei 'Renaissance'), bringing you one of the best varieties to use in your landscape! Each slender, arching branch is adorned with sweet, little, white blooms every year in early spring.

Maybe you remember them from Grandma's garden, or have seen them flowering around your town? Well, this improved cultivar of Bridalwreath offers the same gorgeous form and lovely spring show, but adds a fiery fall color display, too.

You'll also appreciate how easy-care this disease-resistant variety will be in your landscape. These are nearly "plant-them-and-forget-them" deciduous shrubs, but are far too attractive to ever forget them!

They even look wonderful in winter. The delicate wand-like branches look like a fairy tale after each one is touched by the shine of frost.

Plant these pretties where you'll see them. Renaissance is showy enough for a spot front and center in your garden design. But, it's not too proud to become a supporting actor as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Of course, you'll grow Renaissance Spirea for its wonderful springtime display. There is nothing prettier than seeing each arching, chocolate-brown branch, liberally frosted with a cascade of pristine white blooms that flow up, over and down to the ground. It's an enchanting display to be savored each year.

Why not host a romantic spring soirée to welcome the new season? The flowers shine sweetly in the moonlight, so it needn't be a daytime event. Weave a few of the long branch whips into circlet wreaths for your guests to wear on their heads as country-chic party favors. Everyone will look great on social media. Not to mention the joy that children will get from these lovely shrubs!

Plant several shrubs so you have plenty of material on hand. You'll forever be trimming branches of the small, lobed blue-green leaves of summer to include in your cut flower arrangements.

Don't forget to trim the bold, fall color foliage for your fall bouquets or to place along the length of your Thanksgiving tablescape. The colorful leaves persist for a long time on this ornamental shrub. Allow it to decorate your landscape in all seasons.

We take calls on this plant every week. Order yours today, you'd hate to miss next year's blooms.

How to Use Renaissance Spirea in the Landscape

Give this shrub plenty of space to grow to its mature height and width. It's a shame to prune that incredible fountain-shaped form down to control it.

Try a row as a lovely foundation planting or elevate the look of an existing fence. Your neighbors will bless your thoughtfulness, and so will local butterflies.

Renaissance are a great addition to any organic garden. But deer tend to leave them alone, so they are a great plant for a woodland landscape.

Plant them 3 to 5 feet apart on center. The wider apart you plant, the more open the eventual look. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

Compact Renaissance Spirea has an airy and refined appearance. Use it as a fine-textured accent throughout your planting design to tie the entire look together. It makes a charming contrast against the stalwart presence of evergreen trees and shrubs.

Their ease of care allows them to work well in commercial property plantings as well. Go ahead, use the blooms and pretty shape to catch the eyes of all who pass by.

#ProPlantTips for Care

With optimal conditions, this cold-hardy plant can be expected to live a long time. Plant it in a full sun location with well-drained soil.

Water regularly and increase the amount of water in hot, dry periods. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer like Dr. Earth Organic and Natural All-Purpose Fertilizer once in the late winter.

This particular variety is considered low maintenance and is not only more compact, but also more disease resistant than other varieties. Renaissance is tolerant of many soil types and environments.

Prune to shape right after flowering. You can even do a renewal pruning every 8 years or so by cutting it down to the ground level. It will fill back in quickly with new growth from the crown of the plant.

Enjoy this lovely, spring-blooming shrub. Fast-growing and carefree, Renaissance Spirea is an ornamental shrub that's sure to bring you years of enjoyment and beauty. Order today!

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Reynolds
periodic fertilizing and growth rate

I recently purchased this plant in April, 2014 in a quart pot. Since it grows moderately, what would be approx. height of shrub in a year.Also does the shrub need fertilizer?

Dear Reynolds,

Thank you so much for sharing your questions about your Renaissance Spirea! We truly appreciate you reaching out and taking such great care with your plant.

Renaissance Spiraea (also spelled spirea) is known for its moderate growth rate and typically reaches about 2 to 3 feet in height within its first year, depending on growing conditions like soil quality, sunlight, and water. Your quart pot purchase gives it a good start, and with optimal conditions — full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil — you should see steady development through the growing season.

Regarding fertilizing, this shrub does benefit from periodic feeding to promote healthy foliage and blooming. We recommend applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring, ideally before new growth begins. You can also use organic compost or mulch to improve soil fertility and moisture retention naturally throughout the year.

For more detailed guidance, here’s a helpful article about Spirea care on our site [insert relevant link] and ever welcome to contact us for tailored tips!

Thanks again for being part of the Nature Hills community. We’re excited to see your garden flourish!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

r
reynolds
periodic fertilizing and growth rate

I recently purchased this plant in April, 2014 in a quart pot. Since it grows moderately, what would be approx. height of shrub in a year.Also does the shrub need fertilizer?

Hello Reynolds,

Thank you so much for reaching out and for your thoughtful questions about your Renaissance Spirea! We're delighted to hear about your ongoing gardening journey with this lovely shrub.

Regarding growth, Renaissance Spirea is indeed a moderate grower and generally reaches about 3 to 4 feet in height within its first year when planted out of its quart pot environment and given satisfactory growing conditions like good sunlight and well-draining soil. Keep in mind that growth can vary based on your local climate and care practices.

As for fertilizing, periodic feeding can definitely help encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage. We recommend applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and again midsummer if desired. This promotes both root development and luxuriant blossoms. Additionally, maintaining a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base helps retain moisture and supports nutrient retention.

If you want some targeted guidance or fertilizer recommendations, feel free to let us know your specific USDA zone or regional conditions, and we’d be happy to assist further.

Thanks again for your feedback and for choosing Nature Hills for your planting needs. We hope your Renaissance Spirea brings lots of beauty and joy to your garden this season and beyond!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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