This small deciduous shrub has upright stems from the base that form a rounded bushy habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves with splashes of cream-pink and the deep crimson-pink cup-shaped flowers appear in a cluster in late spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Spiraea x bumalda is naturally found in Japan growing in well drained fertile moist organic rich soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Pink May is grown for its flowers and its dense bushy habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or used as a low hedge and can be grown in containers. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in one season. The cultivar 'Anthony Waterer' is the commonly grown form. ID 404

Spiraea(spee-RIE-a) x bumalda(bew-MAH-da)