Japanese spirea

Japanese spireas require regular water for healthy growth and flowering. Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season in spring and summer. Make sure to water the plant at its base, not from the leaves. If the weather is particularly dry, you should water the plant twice a week. In autumn and winter, the plant requires only occasional watering.

Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii') does best when it is planted in an area that gets at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. The sunlight should be strongest during the late afternoon and early evening, when the sun is not as hot. During the summer months, the plant should be kept in shade from the mid-morning to mid-afternoon when the sun is at its strongest. In the winter months, it should receive either filtered light or some direct sunlight, making sure it doesn’t get too much exposure.

Pruning Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii') should be done in the early spring, before any new growth begins. The spirea should be pruned lightly, just to remove any dead or damaged branches. After pruning, it is a good idea to shape the plant, as this will encourage new growth and compact form. The Japanese spirea is known to be quite vigorous and fast growing, so deadheading of faded flowers is also recommended to help keep the plant in check. Pruning should not be done too late in the season, since this can promote winter damage to the shrub.