Spiraea vanhouttei vs Spiraea arguta

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  1. Kristen

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    I've bought both, over the years, presumably both still alive, no idea which is which, how do I tell the difference between them?
     
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    Never grown either myself.
    But had a quick look on Google and they look very similar.
     
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      Best answer so far :heehee: (Just trying to break a record for "Agree" rating :) )
       
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      I have both too. With me the Arguta flowers earlier and is more delicate. I prefer Arguta but both a good reliable shrubs. I try hard to always prune Arguta after flowering Vanhouttei doesn't seem to need pruning as much but that's only my opinion.
       
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      Snot working :sad: !!


      Probably a bit late for me to check that ... but I'll go out and have a look, thanks :)
       
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