Japanese meadowsweet
Spiraea japonica
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich
Fruits:
red,purple,pink,white Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese meadowsweet should be watered regularly, as this is an important factor in keeping the plant healthy and beautiful. During its growing season, which is typically in the spring and summer, Japanese Meadowsweet should be watered whenever the soil is dry. Water in the morning to allow the plant to dry out slightly before nightfall, taking care not to over-water the plant. Reduce watering frequency as the plant enters dormancy in the fall and winter.
sunlight
Japanese meadowsweet is relatively versatile when it comes to sunlight; it prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, however, it can also tolerate partial shade. If grown in too much shade, the plant may become leggy and lose some of its blooms. Ideally, Japanese meadowsweet should receive the majority of its sunlight in the morning and early afternoon, so that any late-day sun will not increase the risk of mildew or leaf scorch.
pruning
Japanese meadowsweet should be pruned in Early to Mid Spring. It requires light pruning to maintain its shape and to remove any winter damage. To help keep the shrub vigorous, the tips of the shoots should be trimmed to a bud. Its older branches should be pruned back to a few inches from the ground. This process should be done as soon as the shrub begins to flower.
