white meadowsweet

White meadowsweet should be watered once per week, when the top few inches of soil are dry. Water thoroughly until it begins to drain out from the bottom of the pot. In periods of extended dry weather, water an additional 2-3 times per week. During the winter, allow the soil to almost completely dry out before watering. Too much water can lead to root rot in this plant species.

White meadowsweet (Spiraea betulifolia) needs 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to flourish. It prefers full sun in the morning and some shade from the hot afternoon sun, avoiding the stronger afternoon rays. It grows best in an area with partial shade, where it receives at least 5 or 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. This plant should be planted where it receives maximum sunlight in the morning and some afternoon shade, as it will help to protect the plant from wilting and drying out. It is important to ensure the plant does not get too much sun, as the foliage and flowers may burn and discolor.

White meadowsweet should be pruned in early spring (March or April) or late summer (August). Pruning should be light to moderate, removing around 1 third of the oldest stems near the base of the plant or reducing the height by 1/3-1/2. Remove dead, diseased, or damaged stems as needed throughout the growing season. Pruning during the growing season should be done sparingly as the flowers bloom on old wood.