Sem False Spirea 1 Live Shrub, 3 Gallon Pot – Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’

Sem False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’) is a deciduous ornamental shrub admired for its colorful seasonal foliage, delicate fern-like leaves, and airy white summer flowers. New foliage emerges in attractive shades of pinkish-red during spring before transitioning to golden-green and chartreuse tones as the growing season progresses. Its finely divided leaves create a soft, textured appearance suitable for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and naturalistic landscapes.

During summer, Sem False Spirea develops upright clusters of small white flowers that contrast beautifully with its bright foliage. Flowering may continue over an extended period under favorable growing conditions. The blossoms can attract bees and other visiting pollinators, while the shrub's compact, bushy growth habit adds structure and color to garden beds.

This hardy perennial shrub grows in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of well-drained garden soils. It prefers moderate moisture, particularly during establishment, and is suitable for ornamental borders, mass plantings, and outdoor containers. As a deciduous plant, it naturally loses its foliage in autumn and may be dormant or leafless during winter.

Each order includes 1 live Sem False Spirea supplied in a 3-gallon nursery pot (G3).

Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Sem False Spirea

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Deciduous Shrub

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Form: Upright, Feathery Flower Plumes

• Spring Foliage Color: Pinkish-Red

• Summer Foliage Color: Chartreuse to Golden-Green

• Foliage Texture: Finely Divided, Fern-Like

• Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded, Suckering

• Bloom Season: Summer

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; May Arrive Dormant or Leafless During Winter

Botanical Name Clarification: Sem False Spirea is botanically identified as Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’. The common name “false spirea” refers to the appearance of its flower clusters, but Sorbaria is botanically distinct from the genus Spiraea.

Growth Habit Disclosure: Sem False Spirea can produce root suckers and gradually spread beyond its original planting area. Its spreading tendency should be considered when selecting a landscape location, particularly near smaller or less vigorous plants.

Seasonal Flowering Disclosure: Sem False Spirea flowers seasonally, generally during summer. Plants shipped outside their flowering period may arrive without flowers or buds. Bloom timing and duration depend on climate, sunlight, and growing conditions.

Seasonal Appearance Disclosure: Sem False Spirea is deciduous. Its pinkish-red spring foliage gradually transitions to chartreuse and golden-green as the season progresses. The plant naturally loses its leaves in autumn and may arrive leafless during winter dormancy.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Sem False Spirea

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Common Name: Sem False Spirea

• Other Common Name: Sem Sorbaria

• Scientific Name: Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’

• Cultivar: Sem

• Plant Family: Rosaceae

• Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Flowering Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Shrub

• Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded, Suckering

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Form: Upright, Feathery Plumes

• Bloom Season: Summer

• Spring Foliage Color: Pinkish-Red

• Summer Foliage Color: Chartreuse to Golden-Green

• Foliage Texture: Finely Divided, Fern-Like

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 2–7

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained, Adaptable Garden Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Mixed Borders, Mass Plantings, Foundation Beds, Naturalistic Gardens, and Outdoor Containers

• Colorful Spring Foliage: Yes

• Chartreuse Summer Foliage: Yes

• White Summer Flowers: Yes

• Pollinator Interest: Yes

• Cold-Hardy Shrub: Yes

• Compact Ornamental Shrub: Yes

• Root Suckering: Possible

• Mass Planting Suitable: Yes, Where Spreading Can Be Managed

• Naturalistic Garden Suitable: Yes

• Container Suitable: Yes, With Adequate Drainage and Root Space

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous

• Seasonal Appearance: May Arrive Dormant or Leafless

• Primary Feature: Pinkish-Red Spring Growth, Chartreuse Foliage, and White Summer Flowers

Live Sem False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery pot (G3).