cape primrose

Dart's red spirea should be watered on a regular basis. During the spring and summer months, it should receive 1-2 inches of water every week. When the plant is in its first season of growth, it is advisable to water it more during the Summer, whereas during the Fall and Winter, waterings should be reduced to every 10-14 days. It is important to make sure the soil remains evenly moist, but not too wet. If conditions are too dry, the leaves will start to wilt; if too wet, the foliage may become susceptible to disease.

Dart's red spirea needs plenty of sunlight to grow and thrive. In cooler climates, this plant species should get around 4 to 6 hours of sun per day. In warmer climates, it may need up to 8 hours of sunlight per day. This means that it needs to be located in a spot that gets a lot of direct sunlight throughout the day. It is best to plant this species in a spot that receives direct sun from the morning until midday. Avoid overly shady locations and any spots that receive less than 4 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Dart's red spirea should be pruned in early spring shortly after the blooming period. Pruning should consist of removing any older, dead wood as well as cutting back old stems and branches to help keep the shrub somewhat compact in size. You may also want to selectively prune the plant by removing some of the older stems and branches in order to encourage new, healthy growth. When cutting back old stems and branches, make the cuts just above a node or leaf bud. Additionally, it is also beneficial to shape the shrub by cutting away any stems or branches that are unusually long or going in the wrong direction. Finally, deadheading (removing spent blooms) can also encourage new blooms on your Dart's red spirea in the upcoming season.