Himalayan Sorbaria
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Himalayan Sorbaria is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 6 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 5 – 7
- Synonyms
- Hardhack, Kashmir false spiraea
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Sorbaria tomentosa prefers a sunny position with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential during the growing season, especially in dry periods. Propagation is by seed or cuttings of young growth in summer. Prune dead or damaged branches in spring and remove suckers to control spread.
Frequently asked questions
Himalayan Sorbaria: how big does it get?
Himalayan Sorbaria (Sorbaria tomentosa) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is medium.
Himalayan Sorbaria: what site does it need?
Himalayan Sorbaria tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Himalayan Sorbaria: is it hardy?
Himalayan Sorbaria is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Himalayan Sorbaria: will it grow in Central Europe?
Himalayan Sorbaria is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Himalayan Sorbaria: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to August.
Himalayan Sorbaria: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Himalayan Sorbaria are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Himalayan Sorbaria: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 2/10.
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