Spiraea blumalda 'BI0601' ~ Little Bonnie™ Spirea river rock IMAGES: Tina Brockmann

IMAGES: Tina Brockmann

Loose raceme of small tubular purple-blue flowers with distinct candy-striping in the throat bloom heavily in late spring and again in late summer if deadheaded

the female cones produce small fleshy black seedpods that gain a silvery bloom at maturity

Takes The Cake Blueberry is a compact deciduous shrub with a controlled upright habit and heavy production of large

Stellar Ruby Magnolia is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with large glossy foliage

Spiraea blumalda 'BI0601' ~ Little Bonnie™ Spirea river rock IMAGES: Tina BrockmannLittle Bonnie Spirea is a dwarf mounding deciduous shrub with sharp toothed blue green leaves that that turns red, orange, and yellow in fall. Flat topped clusters of bright lavender pink flowers cover the plant throughout summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: 2. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part