Spiraea Snowound Nippon: description and characteristics, planting and care with photos

Further care

In order for the spirea to continue to grow safely in the future, it requires care.
The main care options are: watering, fertilizing and pruning. Since the root system is fibrous and located close to the surface of the earth, it needs to be watered regularly. If the weather is very dry and hot, then you need to irrigate 2-3 times a month. Each bush needs up to 15 liters of warm water. After the plant is watered, loosening and mulching are carried out. To prevent an earthen crust from appearing and to retain moisture longer, peat, sawdust, leaves or seed husks are suitable for mulching.

Feed the bush 3 times. In the spring, they are fed with substances containing nitrogen. In the summer - organic. In the autumn - phosphorus-potassium fertilizer or wood ash.

To enhance flowering, the bush is often pruned. Trimming scheme:

Since spirea flowers are located along the entire length of the shoots, you need to cut off the faded branches to ½ the length of the shoot.
In spring, frozen branches are cut off, and in autumn they are cleared of old, weak shoots and excess growth.
Once every 24 months, weak shoots are removed, and once every 10 years, the bush is cleared of old ones.

This is how the spirea is cared for after it is planted in the ground.

Preparing for winter

Despite the fact that spirea is resistant to frost, it needs to be prepared for the cold. To do this you need: abundant watering, fertilizing, fertilizer with phosphorus, potassium and wrapping. Non-woven material, dry straw or foliage are suitable for wrapping. The layer must be at least 25 centimeters.

Diseases and pests

Despite the fact that spirea is highly resistant to diseases and pests, it may be susceptible to attack by some insects or some infections. Here are the insects that harm the plant:

Spider mite. This insect appears on the plant during hot periods. Signs of this pest: the appearance of white spots on the leaves. To eliminate it, drugs such as Fozalon, Phosfamide, Metaphos, Keltan and Acrex are suitable.
Aphid. This pest attacks throughout the summer. It affects leaves, young shoots and flowers. If the aphids have not seriously damaged the plant, you can use solutions from folk remedies (pepper tincture, tobacco tincture, onion and garlic). If the plant is severely damaged, then Actellik, Fozalon, and Pirimor will help.
Blue meadowsaw sawfly (caterpillar). It destroys leaves, buds and shoots. Decis is suitable for eliminating it.

Even though the plant may be sick, it still looks beautiful and attractive.

Description

Nippon spirea originated from Japan, from the island of Shikoku, as the name of the plant variety suggests, and translated from ancient Greek the word “spiraea” itself means “bend” (spiraea).

Spiraea nipponensis is a medium-height shrub (from 1.5 to 2.5 m), which reaches its peak height by 10-20 years. The plant also extends 1.5-2.5 m in width; usually the bush is more spreading in width than in height. It has long, horizontal, arched branches with oval leaves, 1-4 cm in length, placed alternately.

Familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of growing Japanese spirea, white spirea, Boumalda spirea, willow-leaved spirea, birch-leaved spirea, and Wangutta spirea.

The leaves are dark green at the base, becoming bluish-green closer to the serrated edge. In late autumn the foliage turns red. The lifespan of the bush varies from 30 to 50 years. Every year the plant increases in height and width by 15-30 cm.

During flowering, the branches of the bush are densely strewn with snow-white corymbose inflorescences with small flowers: up to 0.8 cm in diameter. The inflorescences themselves are spherical, large (up to 7-8 cm). The shrub blooms in early June, and during flowering it looks extremely impressive both up close and from afar. The flowering period is 15-25 days.

Did you know? Spiraea nipponensis is an excellent pollinator for many crops and is a source of nectar and pollen for bees and other types of pollinating insects. The bush is included in the developing list of plants by specialists of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Features of growing the variety

Japanese Spiraea Firelight is very unpretentious to grow. The main condition is to find the most favorable place for the bush and prepare the seedlings for planting.

Preparation of planting material

Only healthy seedlings with a well-developed root system are suitable for planting. There should be no damage to the bushes. The roots are elastic and not dried out. Before planting, the root system can be placed in a growth activator for several hours. And just before planting in open ground - in a liquid clay solution.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

Spirea Firelight prefers to grow in well-moistened, loose soil. It grows poorly in poor soil. It is recommended to plant the shrub in the sun. This also applies to cultivation in the southern regions, where the sun is scorching.

In the shade, the foliage is not as rich in color as in the sun. Also takes root in partial shade. Can be planted under trees (provided they do not have a spreading or dense crown). It is best to plant a seedling in September in cloudy rainy weather, when the soil is well saturated with moisture.

Planting scheme and process

The first stage of planting a Firelight P9 spirea seedling is preparing the hole. The size of the hole depends on the type of soil. If the soil is favorable for the plant, then a hole is dug to a depth of 45-55 cm. And if the substrate for planting is not suitable, then a hole is dug three times larger than the root system of the bush. The pit should be larger in both depth and width.

Preparing the soil and pit:

After the hole has been dug, drainage is poured to the bottom.
Then the hole is filled with a mixture of peat, river sand and turf or leaf soil (one part sand and peat, two parts earth).
The distance at which the seedlings will be planted depends on how many of them are planned to be planted on the site.
The distance between the bushes is left at least 40 cm.
If there are a lot of bushes, the distance is increased to 70 cm.

Planting spirea:

If a seedling with a lump of earth is planted, the soil should be watered abundantly before planting.
If the roots are bare, in this case the seedling is soaked for 12 hours in a growth activator (succinic acid or “Heteroauxin”).
Place the seedling in the ground and cover it with soil.
Compact near the base of the trunk.

At the end of planting, water the seedling generously with warm water. If planting is done in the fall, then immediately after planting you can mulch the soil.

Planting and caring for Nippon spirea

Every amateur gardener can grow Nipponian spirea. Caring for Spiraea Nippon Snowmund and other varieties requires compliance with certain rules.

According to reviews, Nippon spirea is an unpretentious shrub that even a novice gardener can grow. If you apply a minimum of effort and maximum care, the shrub will show itself in all its beauty a year after planting.

It is better to purchase a Nippon spirea seedling with a lump of earth or in a container

When purchasing, pay attention to the condition of the root system. If the roots have sprouted through the drainage holes, it means the plant is old and the survival rate will be low.

If the seedling has an open root system, the roots should be:

flexible and wet;
no signs of rot or damage;
It is best if they are covered with a clay mash.

Landing rules

Nippon spirea is planted in autumn or spring, in cloudy weather. To plant a seedling, choose a well-lit place or light partial shade. The soil should be moist, nutritious, well drained. Due to its unpretentiousness, spirea can grow in poor soil in urban environments.

Before planting, the selected location is dug up using a spade bayonet, sand and peat are added in equal proportions. Make a planting hole slightly larger than the root system. A 15 cm layer of drainage and a layer of earth are laid at the bottom. The roots of the plant are straightened and placed on nutritious soil. The seedling is covered with earth, compacting each layer to avoid the appearance of an air cushion.

The planted plant is watered abundantly and mulched with straw or sawdust. Caring for the plant is simple; it consists of watering, fertilizing and timely pruning.

Watering and fertilizing

The plant has a fibrous root system, which is located closer to the soil surface, so watering must be regular. In dry, hot weather, irrigation is carried out 2-3 times a month. For each bush, use up to 15 liters of warm water. After watering, the soil is loosened and mulched.

Advice! In order for the plant to grow a strong root system, the plant must receive a sufficient amount of moisture in the first year of planting.

For abundant flowering, the bush is fed 3 times per season:

in spring - nitrogenous fertilizers;
in summer - organic;
in autumn - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers or wood ash.

To enhance flowering, the bush must be pruned regularly. Trimming rules:

Since Nippon spirea produces inflorescences along the entire length of the shoots, pruning of faded branches is carried out to ½ length.
In the spring, before sap flow, frozen branches are removed, in the fall - old, weak shoots and excess growth.
Once every 2 years, weakly flowering shoots are cut out, and once every 10 years the bush is rejuvenated, completely getting rid of old shoots.

Planting in open soil

Growing a beautifully flowering and healthy bush is not at all difficult. The main thing is to follow simple rules and follow useful recommendations. You should carefully consider the choice of seedlings and ensure that the root system looks healthy and strong.

Japanese spirea seedling, ready for planting in open ground

It is important to control the distance between the bushes so that they feel comfortable and do not deprive each other of food. On average, it is enough to maintain a distance of 0.7 m - 1 m between individuals. For growing hedges, a gap of 0.3 m is allowed.

Selection and preparation of shoots

It is recommended to select seedlings for one plot from one seller. The type of plant is determined in advance. The choice depends on the location and purpose in the garden composition.

For example, for a green fence it is better to plant bushes of the same variety in large quantities. For a tapeworm, or a free-standing island, select a specimen with a lush curly crown, with a maximum flowering period. For decorative alpine hills, low-growing individuals are used.

Spiraea seedlings

When purchasing, pay attention to the condition of the rhizome: healthy specimens have 3 strong rods, a lush lobe and a fresh clay mash. If you plan to plant in the spring, make sure that the buds have not yet begun to gain strength. The leaves should completely fall off the autumn shoots.

By the way, planting plants that grew in a container is possible throughout the entire growing season.

Overgrown roots are shortened. If there is damage, the parts are cut off. If the tuber seems overdried, soak it in water for several hours.

Soil preparation

The well-being of the crop depends on a good landing site. The site must have a constant flow of sunlight. In the shade, spirea produces few inflorescences.

Broken brick as drainage

But there are no special requirements for the soil, the main thing is that it is fertile. A turf composition with non-acidic or neutral soil oxide is suitable for it. Sand or peat is added to clayey soil, and vice versa, sand is mixed with clay.

It is allowed to lightly fertilize each hole with a long-term exposure agent. The holes are dug 2-3 days in advance, with a size slightly larger than the diameter of the root ball. Optimal depth: 70 – 80 cm.

Broken bricks work well for drainage. Pebbles or gravel can be used.

Features of planting in spring and autumn

Gardeners consider September to be a good time for early flowering plants, when most varieties have already bloomed and frost has not yet set in. Calculate the period so that the bushes take root and take root before the onset of cold weather. Leaf fall should stop completely.

The best time for planting is autumn

Late-flowering specimens are planted in the spring, when the buds have not yet begun to swell. The state of dormancy is of great importance for the proper life of the plant. The preferred weather for planting is cloudy and not hot.

Landing algorithm

The landing algorithm is quite simple

There is a simple procedure that applies to most shrubs:

1 Pour drainage into a hole with a volume one third larger than the size of the plant’s root system. This is important, since pink flowers do not tolerate stagnant moisture.

2 Install the bush vertically.

3 Gently and evenly straighten the roots.

4 Fill the soil up to the root end. It should coincide with the soil level.

5 Lightly compact the soil.

6 Water the freshly planted spirea with 2 buckets of water. If the soil has settled after watering, it can be replenished.

7 A protective layer of peat at least 5 cm thick is laid on the soil surface.

How to care

After planting, the young bush needs care and attention.

Comprehensive care necessarily includes:

regular watering of the soil, which the roots and branches need;
timely application of fertilizers necessary for nutrition and development;
pruning overgrown branches to evenly distribute nutrients;
preparing spirea for winter.

Compliance with these simple conditions will ensure good health and harmonious development of the bush.

Did you know? In ancient times, the Japanese made whip handles from spirea branches.

Watering

During the first year of life, roots form and develop, so watering must be thorough and regular. Every two months you need to apply 10 liters of water per bush

The young plant requires special attention in the hot months, when there is not enough natural moisture. During this period, the amount of water should be increased to 15 liters.

An adult plant requires moderate watering.

Water twice a month only during the hot period with 10 liters of water per bush. After moistening the soil, it is necessary to loosen it and remove weeds.

Then the ground around the spirea needs to be covered with a layer of mulch made of peat, sawdust and seed husks in equal parts. Mulching will help the soil retain moisture and prevent the formation of crusts that form from the drying top layer of soil.

Fertilizers

For continuous growth and abundant, long-term flowering, spirea needs to be fed once every season.

The composition of fertilizers depends on the time of year:

Summer feeding - consists of organic fertilizers like mullein solution.
Autumn and winter - include only complex mineral fertilizers.
Early spring - should be fertilized with a mixture of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium. For example, all the necessary components are contained in ready-made fertilizers “Kemira Lux” and “Kemira Universal”.

To achieve better results, fertilizers can be enriched with superphosphate at the rate of 20 g per 20 liters of mixture.

Pruning and preparation for winter

Overgrown branches spoil the aesthetic appearance of the shrub and require a large amount of nutrients, which has a detrimental effect on the development of the plant as a whole.

To avoid this, excessively long branches need to be trimmed. However, it should be taken into account that the buds are located along the entire length of the shoots and you only need to trim their tips, or to the middle of the entire length

The pruning process is carried out according to the following scheme:

In the first year immediately after spring planting. The shoots are pruned to the first well-developed outer bud. Weak shoots are removed.
In summer, during the flowering period, inflorescences that have already bloomed are cut off. Thus, the growth of side shoots and continuous flowering are stimulated.
Second year. In the spring (March-April), the branches are cut to half, and in the summer - only withered inflorescences.
Third and subsequent years. Old shoots (up to three years old) are cut to the ground. In the spring, repeat the spring and summer pruning of the previous year.

In an adult plant, frozen and damaged branches must be removed at the beginning of each spring. In autumn, dry, non-viable and excessively long shoots need to be trimmed. Branches whose buds bloom weakly and rarely are removed once every two years. Every 10 years, spirea needs to be rejuvenated: completely cut off shoots that have reached 7 years of age.

You need to take care of the bush in anticipation of cold weather. In winter, its trunk should be wrapped in a 20-centimeter layer of dry leaves and peat. This method of preparing for winter is especially useful for a young plant. It is recommended to attach branches of bushes up to two years old to the ground, sprinkle them with leaves and cover them with a durable film. This measure will help protect fragile shoots from frostbite.

Did you know? Spiraea shoots contain the glycoside salicin, from which acetylsalicylic acid is obtained as a result of chemical treatment. This discovery was made in 1839, and since then, on the basis of this acid, a well-known drug has been created that helps with headaches - aspirin.

Nipponica snowmound spirea (nipponica snowmound): photo and description, planting, care and reproduction

Spiraea nipponica snowmound is an incredibly beautiful flowering shrub that decorates flower gardens and is used in landscape design.

This elegant plant owes its unusual name to its Japanese origin and spread from the island of Shikoku..

In combination with other types of shrubs and flowering plants, the charming spirea creates a harmonious composition and gives the site an elegant look.

It is also perfect for decorating hedges . To plant this lush snow-white bush on your site, you need to know its characteristics, description, methods of reproduction and how to choose the right place for planting. In addition, you need to figure out how to choose planting material, prepare the soil and become familiar with the stages of planting Nippon spirea.

Description of the plant

Spiraea Snowound (lat. spiraea - “curved”, snowmound - “snow-white”) is a low but lush bush with long curved branches strewn with small white flowers. The leaves are small, up to 4 cm, bright green in color, oblong in shape and ending in bluish triple teeth.

With each subsequent year of life, the spirea increases in height and diameter by 30 cm. By the age of fifteen, the plant is considered an adult and reaches two meters in height and three meters in width.

Lives about 30–50 years. Flowering begins in summer, most often in June, and lasts 25 days. During this period, the bush looks especially impressive and causes admiration. The branches are literally buried in an abundance of inflorescences and small flowers located on them, with a circumference of about 0.8 cm.

The dome-shaped inflorescences are larger than the flowers themselves and reach a diameter of about 8 cm. The abundance of flowers containing nectar and pollen attracts bees en masse and, thus, spirea contributes to the pollination of all flowering plants in the garden.

How to plant

In order for spirea to develop well and delight with abundant flowering, it is necessary to provide it with suitable conditions at the planting stage. The ornamental bush is demanding on lighting and soil moisture. These factors must be taken into account when planting.

The plant is not sensitive to frost, so it is suitable for growing in cold climates . It is recommended to choose a well-lit place, away from large trees that create shadow. The soil must contain a sufficient amount of moisture.

Planting stages:

selection of planting material;
soil preparation;
planting.

Spiraea has well-developed adaptive skills and is able to grow in urban environments in clay soils with varying levels of acidity.

Land preparation

Having decided on the planting site, you can begin preparing the land:

Clear the area of grass and weeds.
Level the surface and fluff it up.
5 days before planting, dig a hole 0.5 m deep. The width of the hole should be half the volume of the root system of the planting material. Make the walls of the pit strictly vertical.
If there is groundwater nearby, you must place a drainage layer of at least 20 cm at the bottom of the recess. Brick fragments or expanded clay are suitable for this.
Prepare the soil mixture: mix 2 parts of the turf layer, one part of peat and one part of sand.

It is not recommended to plant spirea near groundwater, as it can cause stagnation of moisture in the soil.

Selection of planting material

Grown seedlings with numerous, well-developed buds are suitable as planting material. The branches should be flexible and quite strong. If the roots of the seedling are slightly dry, it means there is a lack of nutrition.

This can be compensated for by trimming the ends of the branches. Excessively overgrown roots can be carefully trimmed . Then the material must be prepared for planting. To do this, you need to place the seedling in a container filled with water for 2-3 days.

Landing

Nipponian spirea blooms in early summer, so it is recommended to plant it in open ground in the spring, before buds begin to bloom. The weather for planting is cloudy and rainy.

The planting process is as follows:

Place the roots of the seedling into a pre-dug hole filled with drainage and soil mixture, spreading them evenly at the bottom.
Sprinkle with the remaining soil mixture and tamp down carefully.
Water the seedling with 15 liters of water.
Apply a 15 cm layer of peat mulch around the bush.

Before planting, it should be taken into account that during the process of growth and development, the roots of the spirea grow widely, and every year they need more space. The shrub can be planted next to conifers such as juniper, thuja and spruce.

How to care

After planting, the young bush needs care and attention.

Comprehensive care necessarily includes:

regular watering of the soil, which the roots and branches need;
timely application of fertilizers necessary for nutrition and development;
pruning overgrown branches to evenly distribute nutrients;
preparing spirea for winter.

Compliance with these simple conditions will ensure good health and harmonious development of the bush.

Watering

During the first year of life, roots form and develop, so watering must be thorough and regular. Every two months you need to apply 10 liters of water per bush .

The young plant requires special attention in the hot months, when there is not enough natural moisture. During this period, the amount of water should be increased to 15 liters.

An adult plant requires moderate watering.

Water twice a month only during the hot period with 10 liters of water per bush. After moistening the soil, it is necessary to loosen it and remove weeds.

Fertilizers

For continuous growth and abundant, long-term flowering, spirea needs to be fed once every season.

The composition of fertilizers depends on the time of year:

Summer feeding - consists of organic fertilizers like mullein solution.
Autumn and winter - include only complex mineral fertilizers.
Early spring - should be fertilized with a mixture of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium. For example, all the necessary components are contained in ready-made fertilizers “Kemira Lux” and “Kemira Universal”.

To achieve better results, fertilizers can be enriched with superphosphate at the rate of 20 g per 20 liters of mixture.

Pruning and preparation for winter

Overgrown branches spoil the aesthetic appearance of the shrub and require a large amount of nutrients, which has a detrimental effect on the development of the plant as a whole.

The pruning process is carried out according to the following scheme:

In the first year immediately after spring planting . The shoots are pruned to the first well-developed outer bud. Weak shoots are removed.
In summer, during the flowering period , inflorescences that have already bloomed are cut off. Thus, the growth of side shoots and continuous flowering are stimulated.
Second year . In the spring (March-April), the branches are cut to half, and in the summer - only withered inflorescences.
Third and subsequent years . Old shoots (up to three years old) are cut to the ground. In the spring, repeat the spring and summer pruning of the previous year.

In an adult plant, frozen and damaged branches must be removed at the beginning of each spring . In autumn, dry, non-viable and excessively long shoots need to be trimmed. Branches whose buds bloom weakly and rarely are removed once every two years. Every 10 years, spirea needs to be rejuvenated: completely cut off shoots that have reached 7 years of age.

You need to take care of the bush in anticipation of cold weather. In winter, its trunk should be wrapped in a 20-centimeter layer of dry leaves and peat.

This method of preparing for winter is especially useful for a young plant . It is recommended to attach branches of bushes up to two years old to the ground, sprinkle them with leaves and cover them with a durable film.

This measure will help protect fragile shoots from frostbite.

Reproduction methods

To grow several Nippon spirea shrubs in the garden, it is not necessary to purchase several seedlings.

It can be propagated independently in several ways:

cuttings;
layering;
division.

It would also be useful to find out the characteristics of reproduction for each of the listed options.

Cuttings

Cuttings are considered the most preferable, since this gives a high probability of plant rooting.

Important! The main condition for storing cuttings is high humidity. To speed up rooting, it is recommended to treat cuttings with stimulating drugs, for example, Kornevin.

However, before you start propagating the bush using this method, the cuttings need to be prepared for the procedure:

At the beginning of summer, select healthy branches that are at least a year old.
Divide the material into several parts, each of which should have a viable bud. Remove the leaves located below.
Select containers for planting. You can use old boxes for this. They need to be filled with a substrate consisting of one part sand and one part peat, plant cuttings in them at an angle of 40° and cover them with film.
New plants should be stored in a shaded place and sprayed with water at least four times a day, remembering to cover the container with film after moistening.
In late autumn, at the first signs of the onset of cold weather, they need to be buried and sprinkled with a layer of dry leaves, then tightly covered with film.
In spring, young seedlings will be ready for planting in open ground.

By layering

The propagation method by layering is used in the spring, when the leaves bloom . To do this, branches suitable for propagation are bent to the ground, placed in a prepared recess, secured to the bottom, and covered with earth.

The young plant then needs to be cared for to ensure successful rooting. It is necessary to add a sufficient amount of water, at least 10 liters per bush once a week. During the summer months, the frequency of watering should be increased.

To prevent winter from damaging the young plant, it needs to be covered at the base with dry leaves and wrapped with thick oilcloth.

A year after propagation, in the spring, the seedling can be separated from the mother bush and transplanted to a place where it will grow constantly.

By division

Young spirea whose age does not exceed four years are suitable for propagation by division. It is problematic to divide older individuals due to the formation of an earthen coma on their root system. In this case, you can easily damage the roots and destroy the bush.

It is preferable to divide the shrub in late summer-early autumn , when the earth still retains heat, which is useful for rooting, and the hot weather gives way to cloudy, and it often rains, giving the plant the necessary amount of moisture, and young shoots are not allowed to dry out.

Important! It is strongly recommended to soften the earthen ball with water, since by separating the stuck together roots, they can be damaged, and the young plant will be practically deprived of the root system.

Division scheme:

Dig up the bush, if necessary, cutting off too extensive root plexuses.
Clean the roots with water. Younger and smaller plants can be placed in a container filled with water. Straighten the plexuses.
Divide the bush into 3 parts using garden pruners. Moreover, each of them must have a healthy, strong shoot and well-developed roots. The size of the parts should be as uniform as possible.
Trim the roots so that they are all the same length. As they grow, they will develop intensively and expand in breadth. Damaged and weak ones must be removed.
Dig a hole and place a small mound in the center. Place the seedling on a hill and evenly distribute the roots around.
Bury and water thoroughly several times.

In the warm season, water every other day, pouring in up to 10 liters of water. During the rainy season - every other week. Spiraea Nippon Snowmund belongs to the ornamental shrubs and is the main decoration of flower gardens.

It is planted to decorate flower arrangements and hedges. Spreading, strewn with miniature snow-white flowers, the crown resembles light cirrus clouds. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering and division.

Despite its apparent fragility, spirea is quite resistant to frost and is suitable for planting in cool climates. It is unpretentious in care, but its main requirement is frequent and abundant watering in the summer months.

A competent and caring approach to planting and care, including timely feeding and pruning, will ensure its harmonious development. In summer, this snowy bush, endowed with an unusual name, delights with the flowering of unearthly beauty.

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Varieties of Spiraea nipponensis

Breeders have developed many varieties of Nippon spirea. The most popular are Snowound, June Bride, Halvard Silver and others.

Spiraea Snowound

Spiraea Nippon Snowmund grows up to 2.5 m in height and up to 3 m in width. Its leaves are dark green, up to 4 cm long. The inflorescences are white, corymbose, abundantly covering the trunk. In buds, the flowers have a yellow tint. After planting, the bush begins to bloom for 2-3 years and blooms for 20 days.

Planting and caring for Snowmand spirea is carried out taking into account the fact that:

Snowmound is planted in early spring or mid-autumn;
The crop is not demanding on soil, but prefers light and slightly acidic soil;
the area should be bright and sunny;
regular, moderate watering;
After flowering, pruning is required.

Important! Before planting, the elongated roots of the seedling are trimmed with an even cut, treated with a fungicide and placed in prepared planting holes.

Spiraea June Bride

Spirea nipponica June Bride is a round bush 1.5 m high and up to 1.5 m in diameter. Leaves are up to 4.5 cm long, dark green on top and gray-green below. The flower is white-cream, the inflorescences almost completely cover the shoots. The variety blooms at the end of May.

When planting spirea Junia Bright, you must follow the following rules:

planting is done in spring or mid-autumn;
the soil should be moderately moist throughout the entire active period of this plant;
lighting – sun, partial shade;
it is not necessary to cover for the winter, since the variety is frost-resistant;
pruning is carried out after flowering.

Halvard Silver

Spiraea nipponica Halward's Silver is a dense low shrub up to 1 m high and up to 1.2 m in diameter. The leaves are dark green, turning copper-red in autumn. In June it becomes covered with large corymbose white inflorescences.

Spirea Halvard Silver prefers:

Fertile, moist soil.
Bright lighting, but allows for low shading.
Regular watering.

Gelves Rainbow

Spiraea nipponica Gerlve's Rainbow is a low bush up to 0.6 m high with flexible shoots. The leaves have a beautiful orange-yellow-green color. Lush and large densely planted corymbose-shaped inflorescences open at the end of May. The flowers are white, collected in large, corymbose inflorescences.

Features of caring for spirea Gelves Rainbow:

likes soil that is fertile, moderately moist, but without stagnant water;
planted in a well-lit area;
resistant to severe frosts, no shelter required.

Other varieties

There are several more types of Nippon spirea, among them:

Spiraea nipponica rotundifolia is distinguished by the shape of the leaf, the size of the inflorescences (large), and the more powerful size of the bush.
Nippon narrow-leaved spirea (Spiraea nipponica tosaensis) has narrow small leaves up to 3 cm in length, which are distinguished by the presence of light fluff. The leaf remains green until late autumn. The bush is tall, from 1.5 to 2 m.
White Carpet (spirea White Carpet) is a low-growing variety, grows no higher than 80 cm. It blooms very profusely and looks beautiful as a border hedge.

Spiraea vanhouttei (Spiraea x vanhouttei)

This species was obtained by crossing the Cantonese and three-lobed spirea plants. The Vangutta spirea bushes, growing up to two meters in height and attracting attention thanks to their beautiful spreading crown, are considered the largest in the family.

The leaves of this type of spirea are dark green, with jagged edges. In autumn the foliage changes color to red or bright orange.

The massive appearance of snow-white flowers, collected in shield-shaped semicircular inflorescences, occurs in the second ten days of June. And already in August, under favorable conditions, the plant is ready to bloom again. The shade-tolerant and fast-growing spirea Vangutta in the photo begins to actively bloom at the age of three. The plant is perfect for both group and single plantings.

Application in landscape design

Nipponian spirea has a very wide application in landscaping various areas, perfectly complements areas with coniferous plants, and looks organically near water bodies. The shrub can be used in different capacities for landscaping the following areas:

front gardens and flower beds near residential courtyards;
children's and sports grounds;
institutional gardens;
park area;
hedge;
when compiling edge plantings;
for single plantings on lawns.

During the flowering period, the shrub looks lush and elegant, and is clearly visible from a distance. Spiraea organically complements tree and shrub compositions, creating a bright accent. Widely used in the creation of rock gardens and complex flower beds, planted along garden paths and fences.

Combines harmoniously with other types of spirea, lilac, and bulbous flowers. Outside the flowering period, the thin, long, curved branches of the bush add grace to the entire composition. Due to its unpretentiousness, frost resistance and ease of care, the plant is widely used in landscape design and landscaping. This beautiful honey plant - Spiraea Nipponum is also planted near the apiary and single hives.

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Peculiarities

Spiraea Nippon "Snowmound" combines high decorative qualities and easy care, due to which it has gained great popularity in landscape design. It has the following characteristics:

shrub growth varies from 1.5 to 2.5 meters; the plant reaches its maximum height by 10–20 years;
crown width is identical to the height of the variety;
the bush is decorated with elongated branches, which, when positioned horizontally, resemble the shape of an arch;
the leaves are oval, their length ranges from 1 to 4 centimeters; the color is rich, dark green, in some cases the edges of the leaves have a bluish tint;
with the onset of late autumn the plant changes color to red;
The variety is characterized by a long lifespan of several decades (30–50 years);
The flowering period of spirea begins in June, at this time the ecstatic qualities of the plant are revealed to the maximum; snow-white and lush inflorescences will decorate the bush for about a month under favorable weather conditions; the standard flowering period is from 15 to 25 days;
spherical inflorescences reach up to 8 centimeters in diameter;
the size of the bush increases from season to season; every year spirea increases in height and width from 15 to 30 centimeters;
This variety grows well in fertile soil and does not tolerate dry and hot weather, and the plant also loves sunlight and tolerates pruning without problems.

Experienced and novice gardeners highlight the following positive characteristics of the plant:

high decorative qualities, thanks to which the plant is often used in landscape design and for creating living compositions;
fast growth;
ease of care;
the shrub is unpretentious to the composition of the soil;
long lifespan;
long flowering period;
lush inflorescences densely covering the plant;
high resistance to cold weather.

Many positive qualities played a role in the popularity of the variety. Despite the advantages, the plant also has disadvantages. Spiraea "Snowound" does not tolerate dry weather well. It is necessary to carefully monitor soil moisture and periodically moisten the soil, especially in extreme heat.

Replanting spirea in autumn

Replanting and dividing the bush is especially important if the plant is 3-4 years old. In cases with older specimens, everything becomes more complicated due to the fact that the earthen lump becomes large and difficult to manipulate.

In the autumn, both spring- and summer-flowering spireas are planted. As usual, autumn planting is carried out together with transplanting cuttings before the leaf fall ends. The bush is dug along a radius slightly larger than half the projection of the crown, and if some roots need to be cut down, the plant will not be damaged.

After removing the bush, it is worth rinsing its root system - the not very overgrown young growth is placed in a container filled with water, the soil is allowed to acidify and settle, and the root system is washed with running water. The cutting is carried out with pruning shears to form 2-3 parts with a good root lobe and 2-3 strong stems. Cord-like roots should be trimmed, and the entire root system should be straightened out (this can be done while washing).

In the dug hole, a mound of earth is poured in the middle, a seedling is placed on it and the roots are leveled again, then it is covered with soil, the surface of which must be flattened. The transplanted plants are watered several times. In spring, only summer-flowering species can be planted. Purchased seedlings should be carefully examined - they should be without overdried roots, with flexible stems containing powerful buds.

Planting spirea

Planting spirea in spring

In spring, you can plant only those spirea that bloom in summer. In this case, it is imperative to plant such shrubs before the buds begin to open.

When purchasing seedlings, pay special attention to the root system. If it is overdried, then such a seedling is not worth taking

You also need to inspect the shoots. They must be flexible and good buds must be placed on them. After purchase, the seedling must be prepared for planting

So, if its roots are too long, then you need to carefully trim them so that they become shorter. In the event that the roots are overdried or damaged, all branches must be pruned

If the seedling has been stored for a long time and its roots have become too dry, then they must be moistened or immersed in a container of water for several minutes, and only after that can you begin planting.

Although such a plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, in order to admire the abundant flowering for as long as possible, it is necessary to choose a well-lit area with nutritious soil. And don’t forget when choosing a site that this shrub produces abundant root growth.

First you need to make a hole for the seedling. It should have steep edges. Its volume should be at least 1/3 larger than the spirea root system. Then leave the pit alone for 2–4 days. For planting, it is recommended to choose a cloudy, or better yet, a rainy day. Immediately before planting, it is necessary to lay a drainage layer of broken bricks on the bottom, which should have a thickness of 15 to 20 centimeters, especially if the soil is clayey. Then you need to prepare the soil mixture. To do this, combine turf (leaf) soil, sand and peat, taken in a ratio of 2:1:1. Pour the mixture into the hole and lower the roots of the seedling into it. Carefully straighten them and fill the hole with soil mixture, lightly compacting it so that the root collar is flush with the soil surface. After the bush is planted, it will need to be watered using 20 liters of water, and then the surface of the soil should be covered with mulch (peat).

Planting spirea in autumn

In autumn, spring- and summer-flowering spirea are planted. As a rule, during planting in autumn, the bush is divided. In this case, you need to plant the shrub before the end of leaf fall. Bushes that are 3–4 years old are excellent for dividing and replanting. Of course, this procedure can be performed with more mature spirea, but it should be taken into account that this will be quite difficult to do, since such plants have a rather voluminous and heavy root system (including the earthen coma).

Dig up a bush, in this case you need to capture a little more than ½ of the crown projection around the circumference. If you cut off a few roots, the bush will not suffer from this. After this, the root system is thoroughly washed in running water. If the bush is young and its root system is small, then it can be placed in a container (bucket) and filled with water. After some time, you need to rinse the roots under running water and straighten them. Using pruning shears, divide the bush into 2-3 divisions. It is worth considering that each separated part must have a good root lobe and 2 or 3 strong stems. Cord-like roots need to be trimmed.

Pour a mound of soil mixture into the prepared hole. Then a division is placed in it and the roots are straightened. The hole needs to be filled with soil and not compacted too much. Water the planted plant in several stages.

Plant diseases, pest control

Spiraea are rarely exposed to diseases and pests, but in some cases this happens, and the gardener needs to understand how to help the shrub cope with the scourge.

It is necessary to regularly spray the bushes against pests and fungi

Aphid

Aphids are capable of destroying most of the foliage of a bush because they feed on its sap. Especially often it attacks plants in the summer and destroys the wonderful flowering of spirea.

You can cope with such a pest using chemicals or a simple folk method. To do this, use a tincture of red pepper and a solution of bactericidal soap, which are sprayed on the bushes in turn.

Types of aphids parasitizing on spirea

Spider mite

This pest most often affects spirea of all varieties, and poses a great danger to the bush because it multiplies too quickly. Its presence is characterized by multiple light spots on the foliage, as a result of which the leaves quickly die. Chemical agents are used against such a pest: “Omite”, “Neoron”, and biological agents: “Akarin”, “Bitoxibacillin”.

Spider mite

However, in addition to pests, spotting and mold pose a great danger to the shrub. To avoid this, preventive treatment is carried out using fungicidal preparations.

Diseases and pests

Spiraea Nipponica has strong immunity to diseases. However, without treatment it may suffer from pests: spider mites, blue meadowsaw sawfly caterpillars.

The first occurs during dry summer periods. It is detected by characteristic white spots and cobwebs on the leaves. To combat the bushes, they are treated with Fuzalon, Phosfamide, and Metaphoso solutions.

Spider mite symptoms

Caterpillars of the blue meadowsweet sawfly destroy young ovaries and fresh leaves. To combat the pest, use the Decis solution.

Reproduction

Spirea of the Snowound variety is propagated by the following vegetative methods:

cuttings;
layering;
in divisions.

Important! The seed is also suitable for propagation of this variety, since it is not a hybrid form and does not lose its varietal qualities. Breeding Snowmund spirea through cuttings is recognized as the most effective - with this method of propagation, more than 70% of the planting material takes root

Cuttings are harvested in early June. The preparation procedure is as follows:

Breeding Snowmund spirea through cuttings is recognized as the most effective - with this method of propagation, more than 70% of the planting material takes root. Cuttings are harvested in early June. The preparation procedure is as follows:

The most straight annual shoot is selected from the bush and cut off at the base.
The cut branch is divided into several parts so that each cutting has at least 5 leaves.
At each cut, the bottom leaf is removed along with the petiole. The remaining leaves are cut in half.
Planting material is dipped into the Epin solution for 10-12 hours. Recommended dosage is 1 ml per 2 liters of water.
Then the cuttings are taken out and the lower node is treated with a growth stimulator. You can use the drug “Kornevin” for this.
After this, the planting material is planted in a container with wet sand. Plants are buried at an angle of 45º.
The cuttings are covered with plastic film or glass to create greenhouse conditions. As the plants grow, they are regularly moistened.
With the onset of cold weather, the cuttings are buried in the garden plot and covered with dry leaves. Protection is installed on top in the form of an inverted box.
The following spring, the plants are opened and transplanted to a permanent location.

Reproduction of spirea by layering occurs according to the following scheme:

In spring, one of the lower shoots is bent to the ground.
The end of the branch is buried and secured with a heavy object or staple. Water the cuttings in the same way as the main part of the bush.
In the fall, it is separated from the mother bush and planted.

Spirea can be divided both in spring and autumn. The recommended time frame for the procedure is late August-early September.

Division algorithm:

The spirea bush is dug up, focusing on the diameter of the crown.
The plant is dipped into a basin of water for 1-2 hours to soften the soil on the roots of the bush.
The soaked soil is washed off, after which it is necessary to straighten the root system of the bush.
The rhizome is cut into 2-3 parts using a knife or pruning shears. Each division must have at least 2 strong shoots.
The division procedure is completed by planting the resulting parts in holes and abundant watering.

Advice! It is recommended to propagate only young spirea of the Snowound variety by dividing the bush. In plants older than 4-5 years, a large earthen lump forms on the roots, which is difficult to dig out without damaging the root system.

Reproduction methods

Reproduction occurs using 3 methods: cuttings, layering, division.

Cuttings are the most common method of propagation. Harvesting of cuttings occurs in early June. First of all, a one-year-old shoot is selected from the bush and cut off at the very base. This branch is divided into parts so that each has 5 leaves.

The prepared material is immersed in the Epin solution for 10-12 hours. Next, the cuttings are planted in a container containing wet sand. They are deepened at an angle of 45 degrees. When cold weather sets in, the pieces are buried in open ground and covered with dry leaves. An inverted box is placed on top. When spring comes, the seedlings are opened and planted in a permanent place.

Reproduction by layering occurs as follows: in the spring, one of the branches is pressed to the ground. The end of the branch is deepened and secured with weights. Water the cuttings in the same way as the entire bush. In autumn, the branch is removed and planted in another place.

Division occurs in both spring and autumn. But the best time for this is the end of summer - the beginning of autumn. The bush is dug up, the soil on the root system is softened, then the roots are washed and straightened. Using a knife or pruning shears, cut the roots into 2-3 parts. This procedure is completed by planting the resulting parts in the ground and watering them abundantly.

Reproduction of Japanese spirea

The type of spirea growing on the site can be propagated in the following ways:

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Dividing the bush. It is easier to perform this operation on young, not yet very large and greatly expanded plants. Division and planting are carried out in early spring or at the end of September - beginning of October in cloudy weather with abundant watering of the seedlings.

By cuttings. The annual stem is cut into pieces containing approximately 6 leaves, the lower ones are cut off and the upper ones are shortened by 50%. For good rooting, the cuttings are placed for 6 hours in a container with an aqueous solution of a growth stimulant, for example, epin. Then its lower part is sprinkled with powdered root and planted in a greenhouse or flower pot at an angle of about 45º.

To create an optimal microclimate, the pot is covered with a plastic bag and placed in the shade with the cuttings being sprayed daily. In autumn it can be planted in the garden, covered with leaves and an upside down box until spring arrives.

By layering, laying the branch in a trench, securing it and then covering it with earth. To form several rooted shoots, the upper part of the stem is pinched to allow new shoots to appear from the lateral buds. The division of grown and strengthened shoots is carried out in the fall.

Description of the plant

Description of Spiraea Snowmund nipponensis

The bush is 1.5-2.5 meters high, it gains this height by 10-20 years, the width of the plant corresponds to the height. The branches of the bush are elongated, in a horizontal position they have an arched shape. The leaves are oval, 1-4 centimeters long. They have a dark green tint, the edges may have a bluish-green color. During late autumn the leaves turn red. Its lifespan is from 30 to 50 years.

The plant increases every year by 15-30 centimeters in height and width. Spiraea flowers are white. The bush is completely covered with flowers. They are small in size, up to 0.8 centimeters, and the inflorescences are spherical in shape and reach 7-8 centimeters.

It begins to bloom in June. At this time, the bush looks beautiful both up close and at a distance. Spirea blooms for 15-25 days. The plant is light-loving. Loves richly fertilized soil, but does not tolerate drought. Tolerates pruning well.

How to plant?

Experienced gardeners recommend planting in early autumn or early spring. The work should be done before the buds have time to bloom. On the day of transplantation the weather should be cloudy. Direct sunlight can damage delicate seedlings. If possible, select an area with fertile soil for the spirea, although the plant can be grown in any soil.

The landing process occurs as follows:

first you need to mark the area - place pegs in the marks and pull the rope;
the optimal depth of the planting hole is from 40 to 50 centimeters, with a distance of 50 to 60 centimeters between the recesses;
Mineral fertilizers should be placed on the bottom;
when preparation for planting seedlings comes to an end, direct planting begins;
The bush must be carefully placed in the recess, straighten the roots and sprinkle with soil;
at the end, the earth is carefully compacted, and the plant is watered at the root.

Important: this variety has an excellent proximity to thuja, spruce, and juniper

How and when is spirea planted?

The plant can be planted in September or early spring. This happens before the buds begin to bloom. The weather for landing should be cloudy. Regardless of the fact that the plant is unpretentious, plant it in well-fertilized soil. The planting location depends on what variety is being planted. The place is either sunny or shaded.

How does landing take place:

Markings are being made for planting. Pegs are placed and ropes are tightened.
Next, recesses are made from 40 to 50 centimeters deep, and a distance of 0.5-0.6 meters between them.
Mineral fertilizers are placed in the depressions at the bottom.
After preparation for planting is completed, the planting itself begins. The bush is placed in a recess, the root system is straightened and covered with earth.
After planting, the soil is compacted and watered to the very roots.

This is how spirea is planted.

The plant can get along well with juniper, thuja, and spruce.

Proper care of Japanese spirea

The root system of spirea is not very deep in the soil and requires regular moderate watering in dry weather. In order to improve air access to the roots of the plant, the soil should be loosened frequently, removing weeds. During the period of bud setting and abundant flowering, the bushes are fed.

Spiraea is resistant to many diseases, but can be affected by some pests. Timely inspection and control of them will help prevent them from harming plants. Japanese spirea, which blooms in summer, is trimmed in early spring, leaving strong, healthy shoots and shortening them by half. The average lifespan of Japanese spirea is 17 years, but if a plant that has reached 4 years of age does not sprout well and blooms poorly, it is better to replace it with another specimen.

Advice. To increase the flowering period of Japanese spirea and stimulate the appearance of new buds, it is recommended to regularly cut off faded inflorescences. When cultivating varieties with yellow leaves, it is necessary to cut out at the very base shoots with green leaves, which from time to time appear on plants obtained as a result of selection.

Important points to note

It must be taken into account that the root system of spirea develops quite quickly, and over time it will occupy an increasingly larger area in the growing area.
In winter, the ends of annual shoots may freeze slightly, but this has little effect on the decorative appearance of the bush. To protect the bush from extensive frostbite in a particularly cold winter, you need to bend the branches to the ground, cover them with spruce branches or fallen leaves and cover them with film.

Nipponian spirea is an excellent honey plant, so it should be planted near an apiary or single hives.

Author: Tatyana Dudina

Description of the plant: what it looks like, what family

Spiraea (spiraea) is a genus of the rose family, there are 90 species. From ancient Greek it means “bend, spiral.” A specific feature of the bushes is an abundant growth of branches curved towards the ground with leaves arranged in a spiral pattern.

Spiraea snowound

Woody shrub growing in forest-steppes, semi-deserts, and highlands of the Northern Hemisphere. Deciduous bushes are predominantly up to two meters in height, and can be found even higher. They differ in the color of the leaves, the external shape of the bush, and the timing of flowering. Many people change the green color of their leaves in the fall to a wide range of colors in the yellow and red spectrum.

Shapes:

crying;
pyramidal;
erect;
hemispherical;
cascading;
creeping.

Flowering time:

spring flowering;
summer flowering.

Abundantly showered with small flowers, collected in various inflorescences with a wide range of colors from white to crimson.

Attention! Inflorescences can be arranged in various ways on the branches: along the shoot, at their ends, in the upper part of the branches. In spring they bloom profusely, but for a short period of time, and summer representatives retain flowering for a long period.

How to plant and care for Spiraea Niponian Snowound, June Bride: watering, fertilizing

Plants are widely used in modern landscape design. Gardeners use many types of spirea plants for decoration. Their diversity allows you to choose the appropriate solution for interior or exterior installation.

Description of the plant: what it looks like, what family

Spiraea snowound

Shapes:

crying;
pyramidal;
erect;
hemispherical;
cascading;
creeping.

Flowering time:

spring flowering;
summer flowering.

Abundantly showered with small flowers, collected in various inflorescences with a wide range of colors from white to crimson.

Attention! Inflorescences can be arranged in various ways on the branches: along the shoot, at their ends, in the upper part of the branches. In spring they bloom profusely, but for a short period of time, and summer representatives maintain flowering for a long period.

Varieties of Nippon spirea (spiraea nipponica)

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Spiraea species have been used by European gardeners since the late 19th century. The most popular early flowering one is Nippon spirea (spiraea nipponica). Bred on the Japanese island of Shikoku. "Nippon" is translated from Japanese as the Land of the Rising Sun.

The most popular varieties:

Spiraea snowound is a spring-flowering shrub up to two meters high with a spreading crown formed by a large number of vertically growing shoots and arched branches. The leaves are oval, up to 4 centimeters long, dark emerald in color. The inflorescences are lush, snow-white, bloom in the first ten days of June. Spiraea snowmound blooms for 20 days. Frost-resistant, withstands negative temperatures up to 30ºС;
Spiraea June Bride is a spherical bush, branches in the form of an arch, up to one and a half meters in height and width. It blooms in the first half of May with numerous snow-white inflorescences. The foliage is small, dark olive in color, and persists until late autumn. Winter-hardy, withstands negative temperatures of 25ºС.

Spiraea June Bride

Spiraea Halvard Silver is a low shrub with dense foliage, up to one meter high and up to one and a half meters wide. The foliage is oval, dark green, changing color to copper-red in late summer. The flowers are snow-white, bloom in June, flowering lasts more than a month. Has a rich aroma. Grows in moist soil, shaded, sunny places;
Spiraea Gelves Rainbow is a light-loving, slow-growing shrub. The annual growth is 10 - 15 centimeters. The height and width of an adult plant is no more than 50 centimeters. The shoots are dark brown in color with small, oval green foliage in orange spots with snow-white inflorescences. Frost-resistant, however, the possibility of freezing of uncovered young shoots in winter is possible;
Spiraea White Carpet is a spreading bush up to 80 centimeters high. The creeping form of white carpet provided the bush with the highest degree of frost resistance compared to other varieties.

Planting and caring for Nippon spirea

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Every amateur gardener can grow Nipponian spirea. Caring for Spiraea Nippon Snowmund and other varieties requires compliance with certain rules.

Preparation of planting material and site

It is advisable to buy a seedling of Spiraea Nippon Snowmund or another variety with a lump of earth on the rhizome or in a container.

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Requirements:

roots are elastic, moist;
no signs of decay or injury.

Attention! You should carefully examine the rhizome. Roots that have grown into the drainage holes indicate that the plant is old and will not take root well.

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Planted on cloudy days in sunny, shaded areas, in autumn or spring. The holes for the seedlings are placed at a distance of about half a meter from each other. Choose moist soil with good drainage.

Before planting, the soil is dug up, adding sand and peat in similar proportions. The hole is dug slightly wider than the rhizome. A layer of drainage and soil is placed at the base. Dry roots of the seedling are cut off. The rhizome is soaked in water for 2 hours, then placed in the hole. Sprinkle each layer with earth, compact it, water it, and cover it. Plantings bloom in the 3rd year of planting.

Pruning Spiraea nipponensis

Trimming rules:

pruning of faded branches is carried out to half the length;
in the spring, before the sap begins to flow, frozen branches are pruned; in the fall, old, weak shoots and unnecessary sprouts are removed;
poorly flowering shoots are removed every two years, old shoots are removed every 10 years.

Spiraea pruning.

Care instructions

In order for a flowering plant to delight its owners, it is necessary to follow simple rules of care.

Watering and fertilizing

As already mentioned, spirea does not like severe drought, so in especially hot summers the plant should be watered twice a month, and bushes under 3 years old - once a week. Watering is also necessary in the first year of the bush’s life. A bucket of water is enough. Before this, the soil must be dug up so that the liquid does not stagnate, and after watering, it must be mulched with sawdust or peat to avoid drying out.

In addition, do not forget about feeding. Potassium, phosphate, nitrogen or mixed fertilizers should be applied twice a year. The first time in the spring - before the formation of buds, the second time - in June, before flowering.

Loosening the soil and pruning

Loosening of the soil is carried out in spring, autumn, during watering and before mulching. This will saturate the soil with oxygen, prevent liquid from stagnating, prevent the appearance of fungus and reduce the risk of parasites.

Pruning is another important point when caring for spirea. Regular trimming of the bush will enhance the growth of the plant, increase the number of inflorescences and protect against premature wilting. Pruning is carried out in the spring - before the buds appear, or in the fall - when the bush fades:

dry and painful branches are cut off completely, and old ones are shortened;
the older the bush, the more abundant the pruning - a plant older than 5 years is shortened to 50 centimeters, and one older than 6 is cut off completely to the stump. Old plants are trimmed only in the fall;
In spirea older than 3 years, the lower shoots and old branches are cut off.

The resulting cuttings should be burned.

Winter care

Spiraea is frost-resistant, but young bushes need additional heating. Before the onset of cold weather, seedlings and young bushes are covered with spruce branches or leaves, and after precipitation they should be dusted with snow.

Description and classification of the plant

There are a huge variety of types of spirea, they all differ in shape, size, and color of inflorescences. In addition, there are differences in height between them; some specimens grow up to 200 centimeters.

All spirea are classified into two main types:

Spring varieties bloom for a short period, while summer varieties are characterized by longer and more abundant flowering.

Important point! The first flowers of any type of spirea appear only in the third season, but during the first flowering only single buds can be seen.

A shrub such as spirea is widely used due to not only its beautiful flowering, but also its lush green mass. Spiraea is used for landscaping various areas, in landscape design, and planted in personal plots. The shrub has a strong root system that quickly grows deep into the soil and actively nourishes the greenery, so spirea grows well and is decorative.