Spiraea x pseudosalicifolia or Confused Bridewort

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Spiraea x pseudosalicifolia or Confused Bridewort is a naturally occuring hybrid cross between Bridewort (Spiraea x salicifolia) and Steeplebush (Spiraea douglasii). The wild shrub bears pink fluffy flowering spikes during the summer which turn brown. This particular hybrid has a red brown stem and bright green willow shaped leaves. Whilst primarily a garden plant it does thrive in the wild.

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Location: Gaynesford, Basildon, Essex, UK
Photo credit: © Miriam Heppell / Alamy / Afripics
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