spirea variety

nikki 7

Hello folks

Can anyone help me with the proper name of the Spirea shrub which, I believe,  is generally called 'wedding bouquet' (or something like that)?  It flowers with long, arching white flowers in the spring.  Many thanks for replies

Fairygirl

Spirea arguta 'bridal wreath' is the usual one nikki.

It's a lovely shrub 

Lupin 1

I have always called mine Bridal Wreath Spirea Arguta  

Lupin 1

Snap Fairy 

Fairygirl

Always knew you were awkward KEF.... 

I have two of them in, what I laughingly call, my 'white border'. I love them. They're particularly good if given plenty of room to do their thing. 

Lupin 1

I also have an Exorchoda The Bride which is beautiful and is one of the first to flower in the Spring 

Fairygirl

I have that here too Verd. It's a useful evergreen but I much prefer the arguta. They have a lovely shape.

I'd like the Exochorda, but I've really nowhere to put it other than the front and I'm not prepared to spend any more on that part of the garden!

nikki 7

Thank you all very much for your replies.   Spirea  'Bridal Wreath it is then.  (So much for my 'wedding bouquet'  thoughts)!   Well, now I know what to look for at the garden centre.  Thanks again

Fairygirl

It's a lovely shrub nikki. Hope you enjoy it.

You were pretty close with wedding bouquet - I'm sure the growers will bring that out in due course!