About the 
									Spiraea - Daphne :
									The Spirea 'Daphne', Spiraea japonica 'Alpina', 
									exhibits small leaves on short, wiry 
									branches, each tipped with a cluster of 
									light pink flowers. It is a refined, tidy 
									groundcover plant.It performs best in full 
									sun. The foliage is dense and mat-like with 
									a blue-green color.
									Distinguished by their size, bloom color 
									and season of bloom, spireas all have small 
									leaves and fine, twiggy branches. Once 
									established, they are drought tolerant.