Spiraea japonica 'Darts Red'

Spiraea japonica 'Darts Red' delivers rich colour and dependable performance all summer long. This compact, deciduous shrub is prized for its intensely coloured flowers, forming dense heads of deep red-pink blooms from early summer that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.Fresh reddish foliage in spring adds further interest, gradually developing purple-orange tones before leaf fall in autumn. Naturally neat and rounded, it provides season-long structure in borders and informal planting schemes. Tough and reliable, it copes well with drought once established and tolerates coastal conditions, making it a valuable choice for challenging sites. Plant singly for impact or in groups to create a low informal hedge or effective ground cover. RHS Award of Garden Merit.Ultimate height and spread: 60cm to 80cm (24 to 31in).