About the Spiraea - 
							Frobeli :
							The Frobeli Spirea, Spiraea x bumalda, has new 
							foliage that is purplish with bright pink to red 
							early summer flowers. Vigorous grower with bright 
							purplish-pink flowers in June-July. It has purplish 
							tips on the foliage in spring.
							Leaves turn purple in fall for a striking color 
							display. They will thrive in most locations. It is 
							an upright, rounded shurb that is excellent as a 
							small hedge, and when not in bloom, it is still an 
							attractive neat plant.