The Japanese spindle bush is one of the easy-care and relatively undemanding garden plants. Although it is somewhat hardy, it prefers the warmth. You can plant it in a container or in the hedge.
How do you properly care for the Japanese spindle bush?
When caring for the Japanese spindle bush, a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil should be chosen. Moderate watering, avoid waterlogging and, if necessary, carry out a topiary. Propagation is best done by cuttings in midsummer.
Planting the Japanese spindle bush
The Japanese spindle bush prefers a warm, sunny to partially shaded location and a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Although it also thrives in the shade, its pretty leaf color and abundance of flowers may suffer there.
Give your spindle bush enough space; the distance to the neighbors should be about half of the expected growth height. In the hedge, plant the bushes a little closer together. Add some well-rotted compost to the planting holes.
Water the Japanese spindle bush properly
In the open field, the Japanese spindle bush only needs to be watered moderately, but should not dry out. If it is in a pot, water it regularly. Be sure to avoid waterlogging, otherwise the roots will begin to rot and the spindle bush will become susceptible to diseases.
Cutting the Japanese spindle bush
The Japanese spindle bush can tolerate vigorous pruning, which makes it well suited for planting a hedge or for planting on the edges of beds. You can give solitary plants a topiary. Before you throw the clippings into the compost, take the opportunity to propagate your shrubs and find some suitable cuttings,.
Propagate the Japanese spindle bush
If you want to sow the Japanese spindle bush, you have to be very patient because it grows relatively slowly. Propagating through cuttings promises somewhat quicker success. The best time for this type of propagation is midsummer.
Cut a few strong, woody shoots about 15 - 20 cm long and remove the lower leaves. Place these cuttings in nutrient-rich soil or pots with potting soil (€6.00 on Amazon) and water them well.
The most important things in brief:
- sunny to partially shaded
- permeable soil
- water moderately, water regularly in the pot
- Avoid waterlogging
- slow growing
- evergreen
Tip
Your own spindle bushes are easiest to grow from cuttings. You can win these during the topiary.
