An attractive large shrub with pinnate leaves and lovely conical panicles of soft white flowers. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers July to September. Fruits August to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbaria tomentosa
An attractive large shrub with pinnate leaves and lovely conical panicles of soft white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbaria |
|---|---|
| Species | tomentosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | August, October |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch |
| Propagation | Seed |
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