Bring long-lasting color and texture to your landscape with Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Cherry On Top™' (False Spirea 'Cherry On Top™'). You get finely cut, fern-like foliage that creates a lush, mounded look through the growing season, followed by upright, airy plumes of creamy-white flowers in summer. After bloom, the plant sets attractive red seed pods that extend interest into fall. At maturity it typically reaches about 48-60 inches tall, with a similar spread, making it an easy choice when you want bold foliage texture without an oversized shrub.

Plant it where you can appreciate the foliage up close: along a walkway, at the front of a mixed shrub border, or as a repeating accent for rhythm and contrast. It pairs well with broad-leaved perennials and larger shrubs because the fine foliage reads as a soft, feathery counterpoint. For the best color and the fullest habit, give it full sun to part shade; in warmer areas, a little afternoon shade can help keep the foliage looking fresh.

Start with average garden soil that drains well. This shrub adapts to many soil types, but it performs best with consistent moisture during establishment. Water deeply after planting and keep the root zone evenly moist for the first season. Once established, check soil moisture during hot, dry stretches and water when the top few inches begin to dry. A 2-3 inch layer of mulch helps even out moisture and reduces stress; keep mulch a few inches away from the stems.

Space plants with room to reach their mature width so air can move through the canopy and the foliage stays tidy.

Use Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Cherry On Top™' when you want multi-season appeal: fine-textured foliage, bright summer bloom, and colorful fall seed pods. With straightforward care and a naturally compact form, it is a reliable, eye-catching shrub for contemporary and cottage-style plantings alike.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 48-60"

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