Dwarf White Spirea

January 31, 2024 Post a Comment

Dwarf white spirea

It has large clusters of pink flowers in summer. For USDA zones 4 to 8. S. x bumalda Little Bonnie™ Dwarf Spirea ('BL0601'): Plants grow to 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide.

What is the smallest spirea?

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.

Are there dwarf Spireas?

Spiraea j. 'Little Princess' (Dwarf Japanese Spirea) | Estabrook's. 'Little Princess' is a tidy, compact and low maintenance shrub with small bright green leaves and a myriad of light pink blossoms that will cover the plant in early summer.

How do you take care of a dwarf spirea?

Once established, Spireas are drought tolerant. However, they will perform best if you keep them watered once weekly when there is no rain in spring and summer. Add 2-3 inches of mulch to prevent weeds and help keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer in spring after the chance of frost has passed.

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.

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.

Can you keep spirea small?

All spirea shrubs produce flowers on new wood, which is why cutting back spirea shrubs is so important. Spirea pruning not only rejuvenates the plant and encourages blooming, but it also helps to restrain the size of the shrub. Also, trimming spirea back, in many cases, will induce a second bloom.

What can I plant instead of spirea?

U.S. Native Plant Alternatives to Spiraea japonica (Japanese Spirea)

Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea)
Diervilla lonicera (Northern Bush Honeysuckle) ...
Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) ...
Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire) ...
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel) ...
Physocarpus opulifolius (Common Ninebark)

How big does a little princess spirea get?

Little Princess Spirea will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet.

Do Spireas like sun or shade?

The best way to prevent powdery mildew forming is to grow your spiraea in full sun and to water regularly in dry weather. Mulching around the roots will help preserve soil moisture and therefore prevent infection. Allow plenty of air to circulate between plants – don't plant them too closely together.

Are spirea roots invasive?

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.

How do you prune a dwarf spirea?

In early spring, before the leaf buds start to swell, cut all of the stems down so they're 4 to 6 in. tall. You can use pruning shears and cut one at a time or hedge clippers and simply cut them all off at once — it makes no difference.

Do spirea lose their 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 bloom all summer?

Spirea offers spring blooming as well as summer blooming varieties. Spring blooming varieties flower from May to June, while summer blooming varieties flower from July to September.

Does spirea need a lot of water?

Spireas like moist, well drained soil. One inch or rainfall or water each week is best. Avoid overwatering.

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.

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.

What is the best time of year to trim spirea?

The two main trimming periods, in early spring and after blooming, are most important to do each year, but you can also trim your spirea as needed throughout any season. This is a shrub that responds well to trimming, so prune and shape as needed.

Can you cut down spirea to the ground?

Pruning this shrub encourages flower growth, helps manage overgrowth, and aids in strong branch development. Pruning Spirea can range from trimming spent blooms all the way to cutting the plant down to the ground.

What happens to spirea in the winter?

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. Deciduous shrubs will protect themselves by going dormant for the winter.