A flowering hedge is more than just a decorative privacy screen or a romantic garden boundary. The tall-growing varieties of the spar bush are ideal for this type of garden design. They are easy to care for and available in different colors.
How do I design a spar hedge correctly?
The varieties Brautspiere and Magnificent Spiere are particularly suitable for a spar hedge. When planting, pay attention to the appropriate height, color harmony and similar location requirements. Trim the hedge legally and remove diseased shoots to prevent baldness.
Which varieties fit into a hedge?
Since the spar bush is easy to prune and doesn't take offense so easily, practically all tall-growing varieties can be considered for hedge planting. However, bridal and magnificent spireas are particularly suitable for hedges, while the plum-leaved spirea shrub grows very wide and therefore requires a lot of space or would have to be trimmed frequently in the hedge.
What should you consider when planting a hedge?
If you are planning a rather low hedge, then it is best to choose a variety whose growth height is approximately the same as the height of the hedge or slightly higher. This saves you from having to prune too often. The selection in specialist retailers is large enough.
Make sure that the foliage and flower colors complement each other well or create an interesting contrast when combining different plants. The requirements for location and soil should also roughly match.
The right hedge trimming
Nationwide, no pruning of hedges is allowed from March 1st to September 30th, only light maintenance cuts. States and municipalities are also allowed to set additional requirements. So before pruning your hedge, you should check the current guidelines, otherwise you may have to pay hefty fines.
Whether you want to trim your hedge accurately symmetrically or prefer a looser style is up to your taste. However, you should definitely cut off sick shoots, as well as shoots that are too long. Do not trim your hedge when the sun is shining or when it is frosty. A trapezoidal hedge with a slope of around 10 - 20 cm is less likely to become bald.
The most important things in brief:
- ideal: bridal or magnificent piercer
- choose harmonious or contrasting plants
- Observe legal requirements when trimming hedges!
- be sure to remove diseased shoots
- Protect hedges from baldness
- do not cut in full sun or frost
Tip
Be sure to follow the hedge trimming rules in your community, otherwise you may face high fines.
