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Spirea

Spiraea prunifolia

Shrub

Popular

Rose Family

Bridal wreath spirea with cascading branches covered in tiny white flowers. Classic spring wedding flower. Delicate and romantic. Also called bridal wreath. Elegant arching stems.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 10 days

when properly cared for

Cut when about half the flowers are open

Smash or split woody stem ends

Remove lower leaves and use fresh water

The arching branches create beautiful cascading arrangements

Woody stems - crush ends

Change water every 2-3 days

Lasts 7-10 days

Hardy despite delicate appearance

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, sweet, honey-like fragrance

Fun Facts

The name comes from Greek speira meaning wreath

Bridal Wreath Spirea is a classic wedding flower

Contains salicylic acid - the basis for aspirin

Over 80 species exist, mostly in the Northern Hemisphere

Origin & History

Native to Northern Hemisphere

Spireas are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Bridal Wreath Spirea has been a wedding favorite since Victorian times. The plant contains salicylic acid, which was isolated in the 19th century and led to the development of aspirin - in fact, aspirin is named after Spiraea.