Description
Spiraea × bumalda ‘Greredlac’, commonly known as Red Lace Spirea, is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its finely dissected, burgundy-red foliage that holds its color throughout the growing season, providing vibrant garden interest. This cultivar is a hybrid between Spiraea japonica and Spiraea cantoniensis, developed to combine ornamental leaf texture with robust flowering performance. In summer, Red Lace Spirea produces dense clusters of small, delicate pink to reddish flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in garden settings. The plant typically grows to a compact, mounded form around 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it well-suited for borders, mass plantings, or as an accent shrub. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils, displaying excellent drought tolerance once established. This cultivar is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and resistance to common spirea diseases, contributing to its popularity among landscapers and gardeners alike. Though relatively modern, Red Lace Spirea has gained recognition for its ornamental foliage and dependable flowering, continuing the legacy of Spiraea hybrids favored in North American gardens for over a century.