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Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem', despite having an exotic appearance, is resilient and will flourish in even the coldest, most unfriendly locations in any garden. The False Spiraea is a cooperative, luring deciduous shrub. Midsummer sees the addition of feathery white blossoms to the fern-like foliage's rainbow of yellow, green, and golden hues. In contrast to most plants, the spring and summer colours are pink-bronze to yellow-green. The foliage then transitions into a vibrant red in autumn. This compact shrub looks great in the centre of borders or in a big pot on the patio. Height and spread: 150cm (59).