Even undemanding plants like the spiraea appreciate a little care and reward it with lush growth and an abundance of flowers. With around 80 different species in numerous colors, choosing is certainly not easy.
How do you properly care for a spar bush?
Caring for the spar shrub includes a sunny to partially shaded location, regular watering in the initial phase, avoiding waterlogging, regular pruning and propagation by root division or cuttings. Fertilization is only necessary if the soil is very poor.
Planting the spar bush
Depending on the variety, the requirements for location and soil are slightly different. In general, however, the spar bush does not like waterlogging, but it does like a lot of sun. Some species also thrive quite well in partial shade. The months of April and May are considered the best planting times, but planting in autumn is also possible.
Small spirea bushes, such as the Carinthian spirea shrub, generally cope better with poor soils than the tall growing varieties. The larger species are ideal for planting a flowering hedge.
Water and fertilize the spar bush
Older spar bushes only need to be watered during prolonged drought, but it is better to water them regularly in the first year. This way it can develop good roots. As a rule, the spar bush does not need fertilizer.
However, if the soil is very barren, then treat your spar bush to a dose of complete fertilizer (€47.00 at Amazon) in early spring. It can also make sense to fertilize the spar bush in a shady location. You can then look forward to more abundant flowers.
Cutting the spar bush
Without regular pruning, the spar bush becomes woody. He ages and loses his shape. However, hedges may not be trimmed at all times of the year. In some cases this can result in high fines. Cut the early flowering species after the flowering period and the later flowering ones only in the next spring.
Propagate the spar bush
The spar bush is easy to propagate, either by root division, by lowering or by cuttings. Lowering is so easy that this method is also recommended for beginners. You can cut cuttings to the required length during the maintenance cut that is necessary anyway.
Spear shrub care in brief:
- Location sunny to partially shaded
- Water older plants only during prolonged drought
- Avoid waterlogging
- cut back regularly
- Propagation by root division or cuttings
Tip
The easy-care spar bush is ideal for amateur gardeners and family gardens because it is not poisonous.