Spirea Little Bonnie

November 17, 2024 Post a Comment

Spirea little bonnie

Spireas (Spiraea species) are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. These attractive shrubs are fast growing and should be grown in full sun for best flowering. They can, however, tolerate partial shade.

What is the smallest spirea shrub?

Spirea 'Elf' The smallest of the spireas, 'Elf' has the same unfussy personality in a small package. Use for edging a path, garden borders or a great rock garden plant. Bright yellow foliage makes a great companion to perennials or annuals. The blooms are light pink and will rebloom sporadically during the summer.

Where is the best place to plant a spirea?

Spirea performs best in full sun, producing more blooms, vibrant color and brighter fall foliage. Plants can take light shade, with spring bloomers more shade tolerant than summer bloomers.

Is Little Princess Spirea invasive?

It has become naturalized throughout much of the United States. In some regions, its growth has become so out of control it is considered invasive, and folks are wondering how to stop the spread of Japanese spirea.

Should spirea be cut back every year?

Spirea bushes with red fall foliage and dead flowers blossoms are ready for a prune. Plan on pruning a spirea bush at least twice a year. Regular, scheduled trimming promotes good health and new growth. Removal of dead or excess branches allows sunlight better penetration to the interior and lower branches.

What looks good next to spirea?

They look especially good paired with bigleaf hydrangeas. Or set them near clumps of hostas that will take some sun. Since spirea blossoms are mainly flat clusters, contrast the flower shapes you plant nearby. Narrow purple spikes of salvia or upright plumes of astilbe add nice variety.

How do I keep my spirea small?

In the spring, after the first blooms are spent, cut the dead flowers back by trimming spirea's stem tips back to the topmost leaf on each stem. Throughout the summer, the plants shape can be maintained by cutting back overgrown spirea shoots or stems as well as any dead or diseased branches.

Should I cut my spirea to the ground?

Prune spirea to get big flower clusters Spirea that's not pruned or pruned to the ground each spring has a casual, loose habit. In early spring, before the leaf buds start to swell, cut all of the stems down so they're 4 to 6 in. tall.

Does spirea have invasive roots?

Although common, Japanese spiraea should never be planted in your yard because they are capable of rapidly taking over other shrubs, grass, and trees. Once established, spiraea grows incredibly quickly and forms dense roots that overwhelm the existing native landscaping.

What do you do with spirea bushes for the winter?

Tips for Overwintering Spirea

Prune Lightly as Needed. After shrubs lose their leaves, remove dead or damaged branches.
Stop Providing Fertilizer. To ensure plants harden off sufficiently, stop fertilizing six to eight weeks before the first frost. ...
Water. ...
Mulch. ...
Protect from Pests.

When should spirea be planted?

Spirea bushes are available at most garden supply stores and greenhouses and should be planted during the spring or fall for best results. Depending on the variety, spirea bushes grow from 2 to 6 feet (0.5-2 m.) tall. Be sure to place your bush in a location that will accommodate its mature size.

Does spirea lose leaves in winter?

All Spireas are deciduous and lose their leaves in the winter. Most bloom between March and May in our area. Some varieties will produce a second set of flowers if the worn out blooms are pruned off.

Do spirea have deep roots?

The depth of the roots really depends on the height. For example, an old fashioned bridal wreath spirea that is 10' x 20' will have roots about 30” deep. A smaller maturing one, Sundrop, will have roots close to 12-18” deep.

How much room does a spirea need?

Spacing: Space spirea plants 2 to 15 feet apart, depending on the expected mature width of the plant and the application. To create dense, full spirea hedges, you can space your plants more closely together as long as you give them some elbow room.

Does spirea stay green year round?

Spirea is a genus of over 80 woody shrubs in the Rosaceae (rose) family. All varieties of Spirea are deciduous, meaning that it will lose its leaves in the winter. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, Spirea typically does not need special care to survive the cold weather season.

Can I prune spirea in September?

More drastically cutting back spirea should occur in the fall or in late winter to early spring. Remove any dead branches and use this trimming to shape the shrub. Cutting it way back will stimulate new growth in tighter clusters so that you can get a more rounded, compact shrub shape.

How far down can you trim a spirea bush?

Cut back all remaining stems to one to two feet above the soil line. Remove any dead wood and use a small hand rake to clean out debris from the plants' interior.

Should you deadhead spirea bushes?

Pink flowering spirea should also be deadheaded. You can cut off old flowers using a pruners, hedge shears or an electric shearing tool. In the perennial garden deadhead any plant that flowered before June 30th including: salvia, baptisia, nepeta, peonies, coral bells, oxeye daisies, bleeding heart and penstemon.

What is the longest blooming spirea?

DOUBLE PLAY DOOZIE® SPIRAEA

One of the longest blooming shrubs you can grow.
Non-stop, hot pink-red blossoms from late spring to frost.
Visited by pollinating bees and hummingbirds but deer walk right on by.
Sets no seed and won't spread around your garden.
Grows in full sun to part sun, but flowers best in 6+ hours of sun.

What is the most popular spirea?

Perhaps the most popular types of spirea are 'Triumphans' (Spiraea billardii), a magnificent summer blooming shrub with dark pink blossoms, and Bridal Wreath Spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia). Bridal Wreath grows 5 to 6 feet (1.5-2 m.) tall and can make great hedge plants with their romantic white flowers.