Japanese tavula 'Big Bang' 1L

'Big Bang' (Spiraea x vanhouttei 'Big Bang') – an Ornamental Shrub with Lush Flowering and Colorful Leaves

Tavula 'Big Bang' is a striking ornamental shrub that is distinguished not only by abundant flowering, but also by changing colors of leaves, which makes it an attractive element of gardens throughout the season.

Key features of 'Big Bang'

Appearance

• Habit: Tavula 'Big Bang' is a medium-sized shrub that reaches a height of 1.2 to 1.5 meters and a similar width. The plant has a rounded habit and dense foliage.
• Leaves: In the spring, the leaves turn orange and red, turn green in the summer, and turn golden, orange, and red in the fall, creating striking, variable colors throughout the season.

Flowers

• Inflorescences: Tavula 'Big Bang' blooms profusely from late spring to early summer. The flowers are small, white, gathered in flat, showy umbels that cover the entire shrub, creating a spectacular effect.

Cultivation requirements

Position

• Preferences: The 'Big Bang' prefers sunny positions, but also tolerates light partial shade. In full sun, it blooms most profusely, and the leaves have the most intense colors.
• Soil: The plant grows well in a variety of soil types, but preferably in fertile, moderately moist, and well-drained soil. The tavula is tolerant of periodic droughts and does well in urban conditions.

Care

• Pruning: The 'Big Bang' is easy to grow and undemanding. Pruning can be carried out in early spring or immediately after flowering to maintain the desired shape and stimulate the plant to form new shoots.
• Frost resistance: The plant is frost resistant and does not require special protection for the winter.

Application of 'Big Bang'

• Beds and group plantings: Tawula 'Big Bang' is perfect for planting in groups, in beds, and as a solitary plant.
• Hedges: It can also be used for hedges, creating decorative, colorful plant walls.
• Combinations with other plants: It blends great with other shrubs and perennials, adding color and texture to your garden throughout the season.

Advantages of 'Big Bang'

• Color variation: The color-changing leaves throughout the year – from orange-red in spring, to green in summer, and then golden and red in fall – make the shrub attractive throughout the season.
• Abundant flowering: White, tiny flowers in flat umbels attract attention and decorate the garden all summer long.
• Easy to grow: 'Big Bang' is undemanding, drought-resistant, frost-resistant and tolerates various soil conditions well.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes