Spiraea corymbosa Raf.
Fully-hardy, sparsely branched shrub with broadly elliptic leaves, to 7.5cm, often serrated at the tips, and rounded corymbs of white flowers. To 1m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This plant has been lately introduced, and is believed to be a native of North America. It is a hardy shrub, of low growth, and flowers very freely in the beginning of summer, the blossoms continuing in succession for a considerable time.’ [LBC no.671/1822]. Introduced to Britain in 1819. [JD]. Don. FS f.1097/1856.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.929/1843].
Notes
Spiraea corymbosa Roxb. (1814) = Spiraea roxburghiana N.Wallich, synonym Spiraea cantoniensis Lour.
Published Feb 06, 2010 - 03:27 PM | Last updated Feb 06, 2010 - 03:35 PM
Spiraea corymbosa Raf. | LBC no.671/1822 | RBGS
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Eastern Mediterranean |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Bridal wreath |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Spiraea corymbosa |
| Confidence level | high |