Spiraea Rainbow Fizz™ – Japanese Spirea is a compact, easy-care deciduous shrub admired for its vibrant, ever-changing foliage and bright summer blooms. New leaves emerge a coppery orange in spring, transition to yellow-lime with hints of red, and finally mature to bright green, offering a continuous display of color throughout the season. Clusters of soft pink flowers bloom in early to mid-summer, adding to the shrub’s appeal.

Growing 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, Rainbow Fizz™ thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It’s drought-tolerant once established and is perfect for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. While not native to North America, its colorful foliage, adaptability, and compact form make it a favorite in ornamental landscapes.

Why Choose Spiraea Rainbow Fizz™ – Japanese Spirea?

• Vibrant foliage that changes color throughout the season
• Soft pink flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators
• Compact and low-maintenance, ideal for borders and small gardens
• Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established

Cultivating Tips:

• Plant in full sun for best color and bloom production
• Prefers well-drained soils but adapts to a range of soil types
• Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh new growth
• Tolerates urban pollution and is great for low-maintenance landscapes

Design Ideas for Your Garden:

• Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings
• Adds multi-season color to mixed perennial beds and shrub borders
• Pairs well with ornamental grasses and coneflowers for a vibrant garden display

Ecological Benefits:

• Provides nectar for pollinators in early summer
• Deer- and rabbit-resistant
• Though not native, it adds visual interest and seasonal color to gardens

Since Spiraea Rainbow Fizz™ – Japanese Spirea is not a native species, here are three native alternatives available at Bumbee’s:

• Clethra alnifolia – Summersweet: A native shrub with fragrant white flowers in summer, perfect for pollinator gardens and moist soils.
• Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ – Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire: A native shrub with arching white flower spikes in summer and brilliant red fall foliage.
• Viburnum dentatum – Arrowwood Viburnum: A native shrub with white spring flowers, summer berries, and vibrant fall color, great for hedgerows and wildlife gardens.