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
	
	
	Category: Shrubs
	
	
							
											
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								| 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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