Double Reeves Spirea

Double Reeves Spirea, Spirea cantoniensis Lanceata, is a mound-shaped shrub with double, white, long-lasting flowers and blue-green leaves that hang on late into autumn. It is fast growing, ranges from 3 to 6 feet at maturity and is hardy from U.S. Department of Agriculture Zones 7 through 9. Double Reeves Spirea does best in full sun and loamy soil.

Snowmound Spirea

Snowmound Spirea, Spirea nipponica, is the dwarf version of bridal wreath, growing only 3 to 5 feet tall. It has a vase shape with arching stems of immaculate white blooms followed by blue-green foliage. It tolerates partial shade in a wide range from Zones 3 through 8.

Baby's Breath Spirea

Baby's Breath Spirea, Spirea thunbergii, has the finest texture of the spireas with pale green leaves and dainty white flowers on arched multitwigged stems to 6 feet in height and width. In summer, its foliage turns yellow green to contrast well with typical dark green shrubs. Baby's Breath Spirea is a hardy specimen shrub from Zones 4 through 8 and sometimes holds its leaves in mild winters.

Plena Spirea

Plena Spirea, Spirea prunifolia, is the most common spirea grown. It has double, white flowers on branches growing to a height of 7 feet. The blue-green foliage changes to orange-red in autumn. Seen in landscapes through the United States from Zones 4 through 8, its name is sometimes spelled "spiraea."