Spirea
Spirea have over 80 species, some of which have dozens of varieties. They are a
member of the rose family and are tough plants. All spirea have small leaves
and fine, twiggy branches.
Planting
Spirea don't like to be crowded so give them plenty of space. When newly
planted keep evenly moist. Once established they can be ignored unless
there is a drought. Extremely winter hardy and require no special protection.
Tips
They are not heavy feeders but profit from a yearly dose of a balanced
fertilizer such as 10-10-10. Spirea japonica is a summer-blooming variety
that blooms on new growth. It should be pruned in early spring. Prune
back a summer-blooming variety hard—to 1/2 of its growth.
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