Spirea

Orders can be picked up at the Indy Cultural Trail Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Spireas are no fuss bushes that can handle many tough environments like the Trail. Some pro tips to keep them at their best is to keep them moist and they will repeat moist and they will repeat bloom throughout the summer. In Spring, prune by 1/3 to keep the plant lush and prune after blooming to trigger more bloom cycles. 

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’

Sold as: 3-gallon plant

Mature size: 3′ x 3′

Bloom time: June to September

Care requirements: Full sun, moderate to dry water requirements

Where you can find it on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: throughout the Trail with most along the Massachusetts Ave portion