They are often the backbone of foundation plantings and are also a nice addition to mixed flower beds and borders. There are many different types of shrubs, but one that is taking center stage right now in the garden is spirea.
Spirea is a carefree shrub.
Give it well-drained soil in a sunny spot in the garden and it will reward you with years of attractive flowers. There are many types of spiraea that offer blooms from mid-spring into midsummer. In bloom right now and continuing into midsummer, Bumald spiraea has a long season of bloom. There are many varieties of Bumald spirea. It only grows 3 to 4 feet high with a spread of 5 to 6 feet, making it a good foundation shrub.