Spirea
Spireas are small to medium sized deciduous shrubs that produce cascades of flowers in spring and summer. Among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow, spireas are often used in foundation plantings, as hedges, and in perennial gardens. Most spireas bloom in late spring to midsummer. Flower colors include pink, red, yellow, and white, depending on the variety. Plant in spring or fall. Space plants 2 to 15 feet apart, depending on the expected mature size of the plant. Dig a hole only as deep as the root ball and 2 to 3 times as wide. If your soil is in very poor condition, amend the soil you've removed from the hole with a small amount of compost.
Care
Apply a layer of compost under the tree each spring, spreading it out to the dripline (the area under the outermost branches). Add a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Deadheading spent flowers will sometimes induce a second flowering.
Spirea can be propogated very easily by taking tip cuttings and rooting in sand under intermitten mist.
You may purchase a 4 1/2 inch pot for $5.97
Care
Apply a layer of compost under the tree each spring, spreading it out to the dripline (the area under the outermost branches). Add a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Deadheading spent flowers will sometimes induce a second flowering.
Spirea can be propogated very easily by taking tip cuttings and rooting in sand under intermitten mist.
You may purchase a 4 1/2 inch pot for $5.97
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Cindy Brockus
305 E Hopper
Letona, Ar 72085
(501) 728-3028 home
(501) 827-2385 cell clbrockus2@yahoo.com
305 E Hopper
Letona, Ar 72085
(501) 728-3028 home
(501) 827-2385 cell clbrockus2@yahoo.com