There are also white, pink, peach and red varieties. The red is a little challenging to find, but with a little effort it can be found. There are many kinds of Spirea, some of which become very large. However, the one I am recommending is Spirea japonica, the common name of which is Japanese spirea. Of course the growers have made sure that we have dozens of varieties of Spirea japonica, each with its' own distinguishing characteristics.
Japanese spirea get to about five feet tall and about as wide.
Although they don't need to be trimmed, snipping off any dead flowers will encourage more flowers to grow during that season. Japanese spirea typically have pink flowers, ranging from pale pink to an almost neon purple pink. May's Gardening Tip - Planting Time May is a great time for planting trees and shrubs. The cool weather and abundance of rain are ideal conditions for plants to be transplanted. Garden centers and nurseries also typically have a good selection by now.