Spirea Shrub Height Shipped:2 3 Feet the painful‚ but graceful branches variegated varieties require more the painful‚ but graceful branches act as a reminder of the power of the earth's resilience․ Such are the stories‚ which teach us that we are connected to the earth‚ and to each other․ For it is from the dogwood tree that we learn not just botany‚ but deeper truths about the shared experience of the human race and the wisdom that it carries․ Ideal for hardiness zone 8 Spiraea is a frequent choice in planting schemes Due to It's Hardiness The most distinctive and high value feature of spiraea is its flowers‚ which are small and delicate in pink and mostly arranged in clusters․ Depending on the species‚ the plants have several periods of blooming‚ usually starting in late spring and flowering into summer․ Their numerous flowers draw more species of bees and butterflies to areas with the plants‚ as well as adding motion to the landscape․ The flowers of many spirea cultivars remain in bloom for several weeks‚ and the time when a spirea is in full bloom is a cause for celebration among gardeners․ This makes it an important contributor to the numbers in the pollinator population and not only an aesthetically pleasing plant‚ but also an important part of a healthy garden․