spirea
Spiraea nipponica var. tosaensis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Fruits:
red,brown Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Spirea (Spiraea nipponica var. tosaensis) deeply but infrequently, aiming for a deep watering about once every 2 weeks during the warm season. To help maintain evenly moist soil, water at the base of the plant, being careful to avoid wetting the foliage. Watering too frequently can cause root rotting of these plants, so it's important to err on the side of less watering rather than more. Allow the soil to dry out before each watering to ensure that your Spirea is getting the right amount of water.
sunlight
Spirea plants (Spiraea nipponica var. tosaensis) need full sun to partial shade exposure to thrive. They prefer at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, with afternoons being the best time for them. They will tolerate some shade, although they may not flower as heavily as they would in sun. In areas with long summer days and a high exposure to direct sunlight, partial shade may be necessary to prevent sunburn. Spireas are most active in the spring and summer and benefit greatly from the longer daylight hours of the season.
pruning
Spirea plants should be pruned in late winter or early spring before any new growth appears. To ensure a healthy and attractive plant, lightly prune back 1-third of the stems and lightly thin out interior growth. Trim back any dead or diseased stems. Once the plant is established, if pruning is needed for increased bloom or shape, selectively prune flowering stems in order to encourage new growth from the base. Doing so will help the plant stay manageable and keep it from becoming woody.
