I think this is the plant, Spiraea cantoniensis-bridal wreath, but my cultivar knowledge is lacking. Also, I guess too early for its leaves to have emerged. So, help me my friends.

WebTucker said: I think this is the plant, Spiraea cantoniensis-bridal wreath, but my cultivar knowledge is lacking. Also, I guess too early for its leaves to have emerged. So, help me my friends.

Interesting....Spiraea prunifolia plena may be another option.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/pl...

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/pl...

I do believe you have it, Spiraea prunifolia
From the ncsu link:
"Bridal wreath is noted for its early spring bloom of double white flowers that appear in profusion along the bare branches."

And that's exactly what it looks like!


Ill wait and see if others agree.

If this is your plant, keep an eye on the mature leaf shape and maybe plant habit (although they may all be arching shrubs). I seem to recall that there are a few double-flowered (flore-pleno) spiraeas with similar-looking flowers. Cantoniensis, prunifolia, and maybe also a hybrid of the latter? Info about plant size and bloom time may not be helpful if the info is based on what goes on in England or the northern US, although if a plant is considered early-flowering, but blooms late in NC, that's useful info...

Wow SCV, you blow my mind!
Okay to look at some of your "Questions":
The plant was growing in a roadside depression. The area a sparse area with grasses around it and it probably covered 3 m² . The height of the plants was probably 50-70 cm. Not much foliage as yet to speak of except bracts. I'll follow up, and go back and check the leaves and everything else.
Oh, and flora-plena? Is that like double roses.
Oh, and I like it for " prunifolia" as per Silversurfer.