Zone 7 · Japanese Spirea
Planting Japanese Spirea in Zone 7
Spiraea japonica
✅ Japanese Spirea thrives in zone 7 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Japanese Spirea outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring. Prune in late winter; shear off spent blooms for rebloom.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
June – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
36" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Japanese Spirea in zone 7
Plant in spring. Prune in late winter; shear off spent blooms for rebloom.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Japanese Spirea peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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