Spiraea x cinerea 'Grefsheim'

Spirea x Cinerea 'Grefsheim'

Spirea x Cinerea 'Grefsheim' is a delightful addition to any garden, offering not only beauty but also benefits for pollinators. This deciduous shrub boasts graceful arching branches adorned with clusters of white flowers, creating a stunning contrast against its grey-green foliage. The abundant blooms provide a valuable food source for bees and other pollinating insects, making 'Grefsheim' a bee-friendly choice for gardeners interested in supporting biodiversity.

Reaching heights of up to 125cm, Spirea x Cinerea 'Grefsheim' adds vertical interest to garden borders, hedgerows, or mixed shrub plantings. Its compact and rounded form makes it suitable for both formal and informal garden settings, where it can be used as a focal point or mass-planted for a striking display of spring blooms. The delicate flowers emerge in April and May, signaling the arrival of spring and infusing the garden with charm and vitality.

To create a harmonious planting scheme around Spirea x Cinerea 'Grefsheim', consider companion plants that complement its white flowers and grey-green foliage. Low-growing perennials like Nepeta 'Walker's Low' or Geranium 'Rozanne' can provide a beautiful carpet of blooms beneath the shrub, while taller perennials such as Echinacea or Salvia 'May Night' can add vertical interest and vibrant colors to the planting scheme. Additionally, incorporating ornamental grasses like Festuca glauca or Panicum virgatum can introduce textural contrast and movement to the garden design.

With its attractive flowers, foliage, and wildlife-friendly qualities, Spirea x Cinerea 'Grefsheim' is sure to enhance the beauty and biodiversity of any garden landscape. By selecting complementary companion plants and providing the proper growing conditions, gardeners can create a stunning and environmentally beneficial planting scheme that thrives throughout the seasons.

When in stock, please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.

Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.