spirea

Spirea, or Spiraea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN, should be watered once every week, using about 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5.1 cm) of water per application. Allow the soil to dry out for about an inch (2.5 cm) deep before each watering. In extremely hot, dry climates, you may need to water your plant twice a week. Additionally, always water your spirea at the base of the plant—avoid wetting the foliage, as this can lead to diseases.

Spirea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN will thrive best in full sun. This means it will receive 8-10 hours of direct sunlight throughout the day from at least 10am to 6pm. This should be consistent throughout the entire growing season for optimal flowering and foliage. The plant should be provided some afternoon shade during the hottest periods of summer.

Pruning Spirea 'NCSX1' Double Play Candy Corn is an important part of keeping the plant healthy and helping it to reach its full potential. Pruning should be done annually in the spring, just after the plant has flowered. Pruning should be done to remove dead or damaged branches along with branches that start to spread out too much. In addition, any branches that are too tall should be removed. Pruning should be done lightly to keep the shape of the shrub balanced and to ensure it does not become overgrown or bare at the bottom. For a mature shrub, pruning should only involve about 10-20% of the total branches each year.