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UK Japanese Meadowsweet

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Japanese Meadowsweet
Spiraea japonica
Family: Rosaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Japanese Meadowsweet
Scientific Name Spiraea japonica
MainColor Pink
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found June (Jun - Sep)
ImageUrl Spiraea-003
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 12 September 2026
Photo Quality B

Flower Details

Description

Japanese Spiraea is a deciduous shrub known for its clusters of small pink or white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows to about 1-2 metres in height and is often used in ornamental gardens for its attractive blooms.

Distribution

Native to Japan, China, and Korea, it has been widely introduced to Europe and North America, where it can sometimes become invasive.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - generally safe for domestic animals.

Active Compounds

None known.

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