The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Spiraea japonica is in late summer, usually August or September.
Japanese meadowsweet
Spiraea japonica
Japanese meadowsweet (Spiraea japonica) is a versatile deciduous shrub native to Japan. Characterized by its low-branching habit, it features medium green, lance-shaped leaves and a profusion of white flowers in late spring and early summer. This hardy plant is highly tolerant of various soil conditions and displays excellent drought resistance. In addition to its charming little flowers, it offers the added benefits of resistance to powdery mildew and deer damage. Ideal for use in mass-plantings, borders, and hedges, Japanese meadowsweet can complement any garden landscape.
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Japanese meadowsweet typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Spiraea japonica is in late summer, usually August or September.
