Spirea Japanese manon planting and care in the open field

Japanese spirea is a unique plant that is useful on the site and as a hedge, and as a decorative ornament. Spirea can also be grown in cool climates - it is quite unpretentious. We will learn the features of growing Japanese spirea in the open field, find out all the nuances of planting a plant and caring for it.

Description

Japanese spirea is one of the representatives of the Rosaceae family. The shrub is compact, deciduous, and can be grown in various regions of our country. Pay attention to the photo spirales presented on our website.

An interesting feature of the color of the foliage of the spirea: only after blossoming in the spring, they are brown, then turn green by summer, and closer to autumn the foliage becomes red. Many landscape designers take advantage of this unique feature of the spirea, giving the site a great look.

Spirea flowers have a pinkish-red hue, small, but collected in rather lush and multiple inflorescences. The diameter of one inflorescence can be either 5 centimeters or 30, depending on the variety. In addition, this plant has very long flowering periods: from the end of June to the very fall.

All varieties of spirea are subdivided into:

• spring flowering;
• summer flowering.

The former begin to bloom from mid-late May, and the latter (there are more of them) from the end of June. Japanese spirea is a summer-flowering variety.

Varieties

Little princesses

A compact shrub that grows 50-60 cm in height. The pink color of the inflorescences-scutes contrasts perfectly with the dark green dense foliage (see photo).

Goldflame

A variety that is characterized by a particularly noticeable change in foliage color. The flowers are small, pink, and look very decorative against the background of beautiful leaves.

Crisp

Low shrub, does not grow more than half a meter. The flowers are very delicate, light pink, collected in graceful umbrella inflorescences. Spirea Crispus is prized for its long-lasting flowering - the decorative period lasts about two months.

Macrophile

It features extremely decorative foliage that changes its color. So, in the spring the leaves of Macrophila have a purple hue, in the summer they are green, and in the fall the foliage becomes golden and orange.

Golden princesses

This Spirea reaches a meter in height, is distinguished by reddish-pink flowers and yellow foliage.

A variety such as Shirobana is also often planted. The variety boasts a compact bush and simultaneous flowering of both pink and white flowers on the same plant.

In landscape design, Japanese spirea is valued for its exceptional decorativeness.Various varieties of it are used to create hedges, and to decorate flower arrangements, alpine hills.

Growing conditions

We will find out what the requirements for the conditions of its content and location are imposed by the Japanese spirea.

Seat selection

Although the plant is unpretentious, however, it will best show its decorative qualities when planted in a sunny, well-lit area. By the way, the spirea can feel quite well in the shady corners of the garden, however, it cannot please with special decorativeness in this case: both the inflorescences will be smaller, and the color of the foliage is not so bright.

It is also important to know that the space allotted for the spirea should be quite extensive, since the roots of the plant grow underground to an area larger than the area of ​​the shrub itself.

The soil

Japanese spirea will feel best in fertile, well-fertilized soil. Take care of this before planting by adding the necessary nutrients to the soil.

Planting time and seedling selection

Spirea should be planted in the open field in the spring. However, it is necessary to have time to carry out planting before the leaves bloom at the plant. Buy seedlings in proven nurseries, paying attention to the roots of the plant: it is important that they are not overdried. Otherwise, the spirea will not take root. When buying seedlings with open roots, choose specimens with live buds, but not yet started to grow. Bend the roots and shoots (without fanaticism) - they should be flexible and not brittle.

Preparing for landing

If the plant has damaged roots, remove them with a sharp, well-sanitized secateurs. If some of the healthy roots are too long, shorten them too.

Soak the roots of the plant in potassium permanganate water before planting. The procedure will simultaneously solve two problems at once: it will relieve the roots from drying out, and will provide disinfection.

Landing

How to plant Japanese spirea in open ground.

The first step is to prepare the pit. Its volume should exceed the approximate volume of spirea roots by one third. Before planting, the pit should be allowed to settle for two to four days.

Planting should be done in cloudy weather or rain. Lay the crushed brick drainage on the bottom of the dug hole in a layer of about 15-20 cm.The soil should be as follows:

• sod land - 30 parts;
• humus - 2 parts;
• peat land - 1 part;
• river sand - 1 part.

Mix all ingredients.

Dip the roots of the plant into the hole, straighten them carefully, cover them with carefully prepared soil mixture. The root collar should be above the ground and not buried. When filling the hole with earth, immediately compact the soil during the process.

After planting, water the shrub with 1-2 buckets of water. Mulch the root circle with dry peat. Also make several depressions in the diameter of the root circle to retain water: this way you will provide better moisture for the plant roots.

A couple of days after planting, water the plant with water with ammonia dissolved in it. This substance acts on spirea like an anti-stress drug: it nourishes the roots while they have not yet completely taken root. In addition, ammonia will help you gain green mass faster. Feeding with ammonia, by the way, can be carried out later, when the plant has already taken root and will actively grow.

Care

The following is a description of the main points for caring for Japanese spirea growing outdoors.

Top dressing

To ensure long-term and abundant flowering of the spirea, it should be pampered with additional nutrition. Proper care involves feeding twice a season: after spring pruning and in July. Add mineral complex solution in spring and mullein solution in summer. Under one bush, it is supposed to pour from 1 to three liters of top dressing.

Loosening, mulching

Japanese spirea grows best in loose, well-permeable soil.Therefore, after watering and rains, it is advisable to loosen the soil in the root circle, at the same time removing weeds. The mulching procedure will help to retain moisture and get rid of weeds. Use dry compost or peat as mulch.

Drafts

The Japanese spirea is not afraid of the wind, so it can feel good in open areas. However, too strong gusts can negatively affect flowering, therefore, during the period of bud formation, it is better to protect the spirea from drafts.

Watering

The plant needs moderate watering. If it is hot outside, then the moisturizing procedure is mandatory. On average, in cool weather, 10 liters of water (bucket) are consumed per bush with one watering, in hot weather - 20 liters. Watering frequency is twice a month.

Irrigation and spraying

As for spraying, the spirea does not need this procedure. Irrigation is beneficial for its root system; foliage does not need to be irrigated.

Pest control

In general, this plant is resistant to diseases and pests. Nevertheless, although it is rare, sometimes aphids and spider mites attack the spirea. To cope with these pests, gardeners recommend using spraying with a solution of hot pepper, karbofos, tobacco. Against the spider mite, such remedies as Aktellik and Aktara have proven themselves well.

But it is better not to allow pests to be damaged initially. Carry out preventive spraying in advance - and then the spirea will always be healthy and strong. By the way, watering with water with ammonia serves not only as a top dressing, but also prevents many plant diseases.

Pruning, transplanting

This shrub grows quickly, so regular shaping is essential. Every spring, before the onset of the growing season, shorten the regrown shoots up to the first strong and strong buds. In addition, after each winter, remove weed shoots: weak, sick, frozen.

When the shrub is four years old, you can prune it more, removing up to 30 cm of the length of the shoots. Keep in mind that the more you shorten the spirea shoots, the more lush and abundantly flowering the bush will be.

Reproduction

The plant can be propagated in four ways:

• seeds;
• dividing the bush;
• layering;
• cuttings.

In amateur gardening, the cuttings or layering method is usually used. Dividing a bush already requires a more professional approach, not to mention seed reproduction - long and painstaking. In addition, there is a risk of buying the wrong seeds that you need: for example, hybrid varieties of spirea, in principle, are not derived from seeds.

Care at different times of the year, wintering

In spring and autumn, the plant only needs pruning, while the spirea tolerates winter quite well. However, if you live in an area with snowless and frosty winters, it is better to cover the roots of the plant for the winter. And even if you live in an area with a temperate climate, it is advisable to cover for the winter the roots of those plants that have not yet turned four years old. Young spirea tolerates cold worse. As a shelter, you can use spruce branches or fallen leaves - a layer of 15-20 cm is quite enough.

Growing tips, nuances

Keep in mind that for the first time spirea blooms only in the third year after planting. You should be patient - the decorative spectacle of the flowering shrub is worth it.

It is also important to know that the root system of the plant is superficial, therefore, it cannot take moisture from deep layers of soil. Therefore, do not allow the roots to dry out, and be sure to water regularly with spirea, in the heat - twice as abundantly.

The spirea bush lives for about 17 years, but if, upon reaching the age of four, it did not please with abundant flowering, it is better to replace it with a higher quality specimen.

Japanese spirea is a real decoration of the garden, striking with a unique combination of delicate flowers and bright color of leaves. In addition, the shrub is unpretentious, so novice gardeners can also grow it.And our advice will definitely help you with this.

Many plants are used in landscape design, however, the designers had a special account of individual types of shrubs, including Japanese spirea.

This species belongs to summer flowering. Plants perfectly tolerate curly haircuts, easily rejuvenate, have a wide range of applications. They are planted in hedges and curbs, single and group plantings.

Japanese spirea is perfect for decorating borders

What is especially valuable is that our harsh winters are not afraid of these long-lasting and incredibly abundantly flowering shrubs. They do not have to be constantly dug up and transplanted. Plants tolerate sultry days no less steadily, they do not care about the gas pollution of the city air, they are not afraid of diseases.

Spirea is durable. With proper care, it can live up to 40 years. Add to this the fact that the shrub is still a good honey plant, and you will understand that in the zone of risky farming, very few types of shrubs have such qualities, with great decorativeness.

Japanese spirea belongs to durable plants.

The height of the Japanese spirea, however, like the shape of the crown, is very diverse. In the variety list, you can see ten-centimeter umbrella dwarfs, and creeping forms, and two-meter giants with erect branches. Gently pink, white-foam or rich crimson bloom of spirea bushes (depending on the species) lasts from early May to late autumn. There are species that can bloom again, which makes them a priority when creating garden compositions.

Japanese dwarf spirea

The leaves of the plant differ not only in shape, but also in texture. Their color changes over time, but the shrubs do not lose their attractiveness. They look especially beautiful in early spring and autumn. Since spireas are good both in blooming and in their normal state, it is customary to decorate with them:

1. Japanese gardens.

2. Rocky hills.

3. Flower beds.

4. Mixborders.

Alpine slide decoration with Japanese spirea

Spireas are self-sufficient, therefore they can be used not only in group plantings and in creating edges under trees, but also as independent decorative elements of a garden and park landscape.

Japanese spirea: species diversity

Golden princess

Dwarf species. The height of the shrub does not exceed half a meter. Golden Princess has beautiful pointed yellowish leaves and delicate pink petals of inflorescences. Leaves are characterized by seasonal color changes, but their shade always remains soft and pleasant to the eye.

Spirea Japanese varieties Golden Princess

Little princess

The appearance of this type of Japanese spirea is fully consistent with the name. The height of the bushes is up to 0.8 meters. The crown is compact, has a rounded configuration. During the flowering period, the plant is covered with lovely pink flowers. Ellipsoidal leaflets are dark green in color. Little Princes makes luxurious hedges. This type of Japanese spirea is considered the most decorative. Even when landed apart, it will not go unnoticed. He is naturally written to be the highlight of any landscape composition, and it does not matter in what quality the species will be present there.

Spirea Japanese varieties Little Princess

Goldflame

It is the fastest growing Japanese spirea variety. Shrubs are powerful, reaching a meter in height. In spring, the plant is covered with bright orange-red foliage. Throughout the season, the shade of the crown changes, becoming bright yellow during the flowering period and changing to copper-orange in the fall. Gold Flame feels great in urban environments, so it can often be found in parks.

Bright variety of Japanese spirea Goldflame

Crispa

A graceful and incredibly beautiful plant. The undersized bushes have a spherical crown formed from wavy toothed leaves and are distinguished by a mauve shade of flower petals.Crispa is good on curbs and rock garden slopes.

Spirea of ​​the Japanese Crispa spherical shape

Spirea Shiroban

This species is also called the chameleon plant. The reason for this is the wide range of colors of discarded inflorescences. At the same time, buds from light pink to deep red shades can bloom on the bush. Spirea Shiroban belongs to the group of medium-sized. The height of her bushes is about 80 centimeters.

Spirea Japanese "Shirobana"

How to properly plant Japanese spirea

"Spirea is a picky plant"

Since spirea is a flowering shrub, the place for its life should be sufficiently illuminated. If there are no such open areas, then the plant can be planted in the partial shade of tree crowns. There she will also feel quite comfortable. The fertility of the soil does not really matter, and this fact makes the plant a universal material for gardening. When planting a spirea, you need to take into account the varietal characteristics of the plants.

Japanese spirea is recommended to be planted in well-lit areas

For example, dwarf species prefer stony soils, so they will feel comfortable in rock gardens.

Dwarf spirea will be a good decoration for a rock garden

Spirea is a picky plant. It easily takes root in any conditions. The planting of bushes is carried out in the spring-autumn period, preferably in rainy weather or at least on a cloudy day. At the site of future growth, a hole is dug, the size of which should be proportional to the size of the roots. If there is at least a small layer of fertile soil on the site, then fertilizers can be omitted. Provided that you need to plant a group of seedlings at once for digging holes, it is worth taking a garden drill. Bushes planted as hedges should be staggered.

Planting Japanese spirea in the ground

The step distance in a row is up to half a meter, the indent between the rows is made from half a meter to seventy centimeters. Tall, with a spreading crown, plants are allowed to be planted at meter intervals.

Japanese spirea has a wide spreading crown

If the landing pits are located in a low-lying area, it is necessary to equip drainage in them. On the drainage pad you can use:

1. Broken brick.

2. Sand.

3. Crushed stone.

The planting pit must have strictly vertical walls. The approximate parameters of depth and width are 40 by 50 cm. the prepared hole is left to ventilate for several days. Immediately before planting a bush in a hole, a little nutritious soil mixture is poured onto the drainage layer, which should include:

1. Sod or leafy soil (2 parts).

2. Sand (1 part).

3. Peat (1 part).

Planting pit for Japanese spirea

If the soil is not very fertile, then when planting, it is worth adding fertilizer with a complex composition to the hole. Long-term AVA complexes are best suited. One tablespoon will be enough to provide even nourishment for the bushes over the next three years. Chlorine-free granules contain the entire set of macro and microelements, except for nitrogen, so it is added to the soil separately. The latter is found in mineral complexes containing urea and organic matter (compost, which is applied in a 5-7 cm layer).

When planting Japanese spirea, it is recommended to apply complex fertilizers

Before the seedling goes to the prepared hole, you need to examine its roots. Weak and damaged processes are removed, too long ones are shortened. Similar actions are performed with the vegetative part of the bush. It can be safely shortened by a whole third of the length. Such pruning will be especially good for seedlings with a dry root system.

Scheme for pruning roots and stems before planting

Before planting, such a seedling is a good idea to put in clean water for a couple of hours. The soil around the planting material is compacted.Given the fact that the roots of the Japanese spirea have a superficial location, it is useful for them to loosen and mulch the trunks, for which you can use:

1. Peat.

2. Husk of sunflower seeds.

3. Compost.

4. Sawdust.

Mulching will keep moisture and protect the root system from freezing.

Mulching spirea with Japanese peat and bark

Japanese spirea care

Spirea is a plant from the category of unpretentious, therefore, it will not impose any exaggerated requirements for its content. Moderate watering will suit her. In a drought, the bushes will be content with a couple of buckets of water poured under them once every two weeks. Abundant watering with spire will be required only after pruning.

Japanese spirea does not need frequent watering

What you need to monitor is the state of the trunk circle. The soil in this area should be loose and free from weeds. Mulching with compost, bark or peat will be a good prevention of drying out, clogging and overgrowing with grass.

If you want the spirea to bloom for a long time and magnificently - pamper the plant with liquid dressings. This can be done twice a season. The first time the fertilizer should be applied immediately after the spring pruning, and the second time - in the middle of summer. It is good to use infusion of mullein with the addition of superphosphate. 10 grams of fertilizer is placed on 10 liters of infusion. Under each bush, you need to add 3 liters of the finished mixture

Spirea is fed twice a season.

We have already talked about the endurance of the spirea, however, in a snowless and too cold winter, you still have to take additional care of it and cover the roots of the bushes with a layer of foliage twenty centimeters thick.

Covering spirea with foliage for the winter

Experienced gardeners have compiled a real calendar for the care of these magnificent plants, which indicated when and what to do.

Calendar of events for breeding and caring for spirea

March, April

Material procurement and planting

If you want to have a hedge of spirea shrubs on the site or just beautiful landscape compositions with her participation, in March you already need to be puzzled by the question and start looking for high-quality planting material. First of all, you need to contact a reputable nursery and inquire about the availability of the necessary varieties of Japanese spirea. To save money, you can buy seedlings with an open root. For this, the required number of bushes is reserved, a deposit is made and the time of excavation is negotiated.

Japanese spirea seedlings

You will not plant spirea in open ground earlier than in April. You can start the procedure immediately, as soon as the earth dries up and you can walk on its surface without falling into the mud. Purchased seedlings can be stored until planting for about a week, the main thing is to place them in a shady place by immersing the roots in buckets or putting the bushes in boxes lined with foil. Spirea is a very tenacious plant, therefore it tolerates a change of "place of residence" well. It can be transplanted almost at any time of active life.

Japanese spirea seedlings are planted in April

Pruning

Spring is a period of sanitary and rejuvenating pruning of spirea. Your task is to cut dry and damaged branches so as not to break the symmetry of the bush. In plants that have crossed the 4-year boundary, the oldest shoots are cut out to the base.

Pruning spirea to form a bush

Reproduction by division

Cool weather is a great time to get additional planting material. In the spring, you can dig up young spirea growth and divide the bush into several parts.

Dividing the Japanese spirea bush

Reproduction by layering

You can go another way and propagate the Japanese spirea by layering. To do this, one-year-old shoots must be bent and laid in grooves prepared in advance in the ground. So that the branch lies as intended, it is pinned along its entire length and sprinkled with a layer of soil. During the coming season, you will receive several new bushes from it at once.

The principle of propagation of a bush by layering

May June

Purchase and planting of seedlings

In May, active trade in containerized spirea seedlings begins. They can be planted on the site throughout the season, however, in the matter of purchasing the varieties you like, it is better not to hesitate, since the most attractive subspecies are very quickly disassembled.

Spirea seedlings in containers

Do not be discouraged if you suddenly come across a "worn out" seedling, with roots "cemented" in a dry earthen coma. Spireas are very stress-resistant and the bush can really be brought back to life. This is how it is done. A few hours before the intended planting, the root part is immersed in water. After the time has elapsed, the bush is removed and several vertical cuts are made along the side of the coma, deliberately trying to slightly damage the roots. This technique will stimulate their growth and development. After the procedure, the lump is powdered with root and the seedling is sent to the ground.

July

Stimulation time

If you want to extend the period of abundant flowering, you need to take a pruner and cut off the tops of already faded shoots.

Pruning faded inflorescences will prolong flowering

We fight reverse shoots

On yellow-leaved species of Spirea Goldflame and Golden Princess, shoots with standard green foliage often break through. They should be cut to the ground immediately upon discovery.

Aug. Sept

Re-cropping

It is carried out after the full flowering of the shrub. The ends of the shoots that have lost their color are removed. It is more convenient to do this with garden shears than with pruning shears. This will move the case much faster. Timely pruning will prevent self-seeding. It will allow you to more compactly form the crown of the bush, in addition, it will save you from contemplating dried seed fruits, although in winter they will be a real decoration of the landscape. Here you decide for yourself how justified pruning or preserving the fruit. Shoots are shortened to the first large buds.

It is very important to make timely pruning of the spirea.

With anti-aging pruning, do not be afraid to cut off something extra. Radical pruning is the key to the birth of new strong young shoots. Missing it is fraught. Without this procedure, old shoots deform the crown of the bush, bending the branches to the ground, and the tops of the shoots will dry out. Not only will aesthetics be lost - the plant may disappear altogether.

October

Sowing time

In this month, Japanese spirea seeds are harvested, which will be sown before winter.

Harvesting seeds of Japanese spirea

What are plants afraid of?

Spirea, in fact, rarely gets sick, but it is not immune from pest attacks, like any other green plant. Bushes attack most actively:

1. Aphids.

2. Spider mite.

3. Leafworm.

The latter appears in May. Its caterpillars are so voracious that they can destroy up to 60% of the crown, gnawing juicy leaves along with pedicels. You can fight the leaf roll with the Primor preparation in 0.1% concentration. Its use in 95% of cases helps to get rid of pests in one spray.

Leafworm on Japanese spirea leaves

The most dangerous enemy of spirea is the spider mite. Its appearance is evidenced by a light cobweb in the crown and holes in the inflorescences. The leaves of the affected plant will dry out and fall off for no reason. The parasite is most active during the dry season. You can effectively fight spider mites: 0.15% phosphamide solution, 0.2% acrex solution or good old karbofos in 0.3% concentration.

Japanese spirea affected by spider mites

Preventive measures to prevent the attack of pests are regular loosening of the soil, proper watering, and timely feeding.

Spirea in a garden landscape

Japanese spirea with its species diversity and extraordinary beauty of the bushes is an irreplaceable element of garden decor. In addition to being amazingly aesthetic, she is also loyal to nearby plants.Spirea bushes easily tolerate even the most merciless pruning, thanks to which they can be given the most unconventional forms. Spirea is always gorgeous and looks great not only in small gardens, but also in huge parks.

Spirea also looks great in large parks.

Shrubs become a luxurious addition to compositions of low-growing trees. They, being strewn with delicate flowers, look spectacularly free-standing on a green lawn. Bushes in a rocky garden, planted among thujas, cypress trees, junipers and dwarf firs, are no less interesting.

Japanese spirea in a rocky garden

Spirea serves as an excellent "lining" of larger congeners:

1. Viburnum.

2. Chubushnik.

3. Lilacs.

4. Rhododendron.

Rockeries often inhabit low-growing spirea species.

Dwarf Japanese spirea in rockery

Designers like to use spirea as a material for creating hedges. Her seedlings are affordable, and the hedge is easy to cut in the desired shape. Frequent pruning deprives the shrubs of the opportunity to bloom, but this annoying flaw is more than compensated for by the beauty and unusual color scheme of the foliage.

Spirea hedge

With whom is spirea "friends"?

"The use of Japanese spirea with unique decorative foliage will make decorative compositions attractive until late autumn."

Spireas are unique in color. From their bushes, blooming in different periods, you can create real landscape paintings. The use of Japanese spirea with unique decorative foliage will make decorative compositions attractive until late autumn. Its large-scale group plantings look very impressive in combination with lilac and mock-orange bushes, with primroses tamping, border annuals, bulbous lilies of the valley, astilbe. The decorativeness of such a composition is guaranteed from early spring to the last warm days.

The combination of spirea and gray

In the near-trunk circles of a lonely standing spirea, carpets woven from ground cover perennials will be appropriate:

1. Periwinkle, shining with dark greens.

2. Shade saxifrage speckled with yellow paints.

3. Variegated lungwort.

4. Painted linen.

5. Mouse gray cerastum.

A good solution would be to complement the composition with spring soloists - bulbous and small-bulbous flowers such as multicolored daffodils, tulips, hazel grouses, blue streams of the Scylla, lilac glades of chiondoks, lilac-pink crested crested beetles and piercing blue muscari circles.

A flower garden of tulips and spirea golden princesses.

A win-win move would be to plant a perennial viola in front of a spirea bush and violets blooming until the very snow.

Conclusion

If Japanese spiraea is not yet present on your site, then do not apply to get it next season. As you can see, the plant practically does not need your attention and care, and for those parts of it that you give it, it is ready to thank generously with a lush scattering of elegant inflorescences.

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Spirea - this is a shrub from my childhood. Only then, not knowing the real name, did my mother call him a bride. And it's true: at the time of flowering, the spirea, covered with many snow-white flowers, looks like a charming bride.

Many years have passed since then, now I know that our bride is called less poetically - the spirea Wangutta. But this does not prevent me from admiring its white flower clouds in the spring.

There are a great many spireas. They are valued for their abundant and long flowering and amazing unpretentiousness. Due to the huge variety of species, it is easy to choose a plant for any, even the most demanding taste. All spireas are deciduous shrubs, flowers (rather small, but very numerous) resemble miniature cherry blossoms. Depending on the variety, they are white, cream, pink, raspberry.Small and graceful foliage also varies widely in color and shape.

The structure and height of the plant (depending on the type and variety) can be different: from low compact bushes to two-meter spreading bushes with a drooping crown.

By the timing of flowering, spireas can be divided into two groups:

• blooming in spring on the shoots of last year, the color of the petals is most often white;
• blooming in summer on the shoots of the current year, flowers with brightly colored petals.

Even a novice gardener can grow spirea.

Planting spirea

It is better to plant spirea in the fall, after leaf fall or in early spring - before bud break. Too long and damaged roots of the seedling are pruned with a sharp pruner, making sure that this cut is even, without milling. We also shorten the branches by about 1/3. We prepare the planting hole in accordance with the size of the root system of the seedling. The roots should be placed in the fossa freely, not rest against its edges and bottom. It is believed that the planting hole should be twice the size of the root system. They fill it with turf soil, peat and sand, mixed in equal proportions. The root collar should be at ground level. After planting, we crush the earth and make a depression for irrigation. Of course, we water.

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Reproduction of spirea

Spirea can be propagated by cuttings, layering, dividing the bush. The easiest way is layering. I'll tell you how I do it. In the spring, I choose a semi-lignified branch, bend it to the ground and put it in a previously made depression (groove). Then I cover the branch in the groove with earth and fix it with a stone (it must be heavy enough to securely hold the branch). All summer I regularly moisten the soil under the stone (you don't need to lift it, just pour water directly on it). When propagating shrubs, I like to fix the branches in this way by layering, and not with wire pins. Why? Under the cobblestone, the ground stays moist longer, which is what we need for the formation of a root system.

Reproduction by green cuttings is possible.

Spirea care

I have great news for you - caring for the spirea will not cause much trouble, it will put up with any composition of the soil. For many years it can grow and bloom profusely in one place without top dressing (tested on my own experience, but with a proviso: the soil on my site is fertile).

Spirea also survives drought and frost steadily. I did not notice pests on my bushes. Watering spirea requires moderate, loosening of the soil can be carried out, and even then more for aesthetic purposes. If you were inspired by all the advantages of this wonderful shrub, and you decided to settle it on your site, I will be happy to tell you what else you need to consider.

Watering and feeding

It is better to cover a shrub planted in autumn, so it will be easier for it to endure the winter cold. If planting in spring, be sure to water the seedling regularly throughout the summer during dry periods. Let the plant grow stronger. Spireas blooming in summer especially need watering. Spring flowering plants are more tolerant of moisture deficiency (with the exception of young seedlings). After watering, it is advisable to mulch the soil under the plant, this will allow it to retain moisture longer. On poor soils, spirea is fed in early spring. If the soil is fertile enough, you can do without fertilization.

Spirea pruning

Spirits are pruned depending on the timing of flowering.Spring flowering plants are pruned after flowering, and summer flowering plants are pruned in spring. Some types of spirits grow and age rapidly. You can rejuvenate the bush by pruning it on a stump, or you can only remove old, dry branches. I prefer to use the second method, it’s a pity to cut the bush almost to the root.

Types of spirea

Thanks to the various shapes and sizes of the crown, spireas can be used to decorate various corners of the garden.

Japanese spirea
A compact, slow-growing shrub about half a meter high. Blooms in summer, corymbose inflorescence. The flowers are pink (crimson), placed at the ends of the shoots. The foliage is light green, finely serrated along the edge.

It is better to place Japanese spireas in the sun or in places with shade at midday. They look great on alpine slides, in rocky gardens, as well as in the foreground of conifers. Can be used to create a low curb.

Spirea willow
Received this name due to the similarity of its leaves with willow leaves. It is an abundantly flowering shrub with a height of a meter or a little more. Paniculate inflorescences with pink or white flowers. It gives a lot of root growth, so it grows quickly.

It can be placed singly or in a group planting on the lawn. When creating a forest edge, they are placed against the background of trees, taller shrubs or conifers.

Spirea Wangutta
One of the most beautiful and abundantly blooming spring spirits. At the time of flowering, the sight is mesmerizing. Tall, two or even more meters high, a cascading bush. All branches are densely covered with white corymbose inflorescences up to seven centimeters in diameter. It grows rapidly, creating a dense green screen. A very hardy shrub. Loves the open sun, is not afraid of frost.

Looks impressive in solo landing on the lawn. Perfect for creating hedges.

There are varieties with variegated and yellow foliage. They are looked after in the same way as the rest of the spireas. The only thing worth paying special attention to is to monitor the appearance of shoots with green leaves in the crown. These branches are removed regularly.

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• Meet: spirea willow-leaved Alba.

I wish you all good luck) And may your beloved garden please and fascinate you with the beauty of blooming spirits!

Japanese spirea - a beautiful ornamental plant

Japanese spirea has all the qualities of an ideal garden plant.

It is not whimsical, it multiplies easily, and with its decorative foliage and luxurious flowering is able to decorate any landscape.

This explains the great love of gardeners and designers for Japanese spirea.

General characteristics of the plant

Spirea (or in Latin Spiraea) is a bright representative of the Rosaceae family. It is a flowering deciduous shrub that has easily adapted to our climate and is grown in many regions of Russia.

The Spirea genus includes at least 90 plant species. About half of the wild species have been introduced into horticultural culture. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, new varieties of spirea regularly appear.

The most popular was Japanese spirea (or in Latin Spiraea japonica), which came to us from Japan and China. It is not whimsical and is very loved by gardeners for its decorative foliage and luxurious, abundant and long flowering.

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The elliptical or ovoid leaves of the plant have an interesting feature. In spring, starting to bloom, they are painted in red-brownish shades, in summer they turn green, and by autumn they again acquire a reddish color. Using this effect, breeders have created many varieties with unusual foliage that does not change throughout the season.

The pink-red flowers of the plant are collected in lush thyroid inflorescences with a diameter of 5 to 30 cm, depending on the variety. Among the representatives of a kind of spirea, Japanese is the record holder for the duration of flowering.

In mid or late June, it becomes covered with fragrant flower caps and continues to bloom until autumn. During the flowering of the Japanese spirea, it is a very spectacular sight.

According to the flowering period, all cultivated species of the Spirea genus are divided into spring-flowering (from the end of May) and summer-flowering (from the end of June). Japanese spirea belongs to summer flowering.

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Varieties of Japanese spirea

Through the efforts of breeders on the basis of Japanese spirea, more than 50 varieties have been bred, and each of them has its own special charm.

Little princesses - a small oval shrub up to 60 cm high. The leaves are dark green, and red-pink flowers up to 4 cm in diameter form corymbose inflorescences.

Golden princesses - shrub up to 1 m in height with red-pink inflorescences and yellow foliage.

Goldflame - an interesting variety with small red-pink flowers and changing foliage. At first, the leaves are yellow-orange, then they become bright yellow, then green-yellow, and in the fall - copper-orange.

Shirobana - low form up to 60 cm high and wide crown up to 1.2 m in diameter. It blooms in pink or white in late July.

Crisp - undersized shrub up to 50 cm tall. Small, pale pink flowers with a lilac shade are collected in umbellate inflorescences. Flowering begins in July and lasts for about two months.

Macrophylla - an interesting form with wrinkled leaves, in the color of which there are red and purple shades throughout the summer. It blooms with umbellate inflorescences of a delicate pink color.

Varieties of Japanese spirea are presented in the photo:

Landing

Japanese spirea is planted in the spring. The main thing is to have time to plant the plant before the leaves begin to bloom. Seedlings can be purchased at garden centers. They are sold with open roots or in containers filled with soil.

When buying a seedling, carefully inspect the roots, making sure that they are not overdried. Also check the condition of the young shoots.

In a healthy plant, the shoots should be flexible, with strong buds.

If you got spirea with overdried roots, pour them thoroughly with water or soak them in water for 15 minutes. Before planting, carefully trim off damaged and overgrown roots.

Spirea is known for its unpretentiousness, however, in order for it to reveal itself in all its glory, it is advisable to provide it with the best conditions. Choose a place for the plant that is sunny and with fertile soil.

When choosing a site, keep in mind that the shrub produces abundant root growth, which increases the area occupied by the plant.

We plant the Japanese spirea as follows:

1. We dig a planting hole with a size one third larger than the volume of the roots of the seedling. Let the pit stand for 2 to 4 days.
2. For planting, choose a cloudy or rainy day. At the bottom of the pit, we lay a drainage layer of small broken bricks about 20 cm thick.
3. We compose the soil for the seedling from 3 parts of sod land, 2 parts of humus soil, 1 part of peat and 1 part of sand.
4. We lower the roots of the seedling into the planting hole, straighten them, fill them with the prepared earthen mixture along the root collar and compact the earth.
5. Spill the plant with one or two buckets of water and mulch with peat.
6. After planting, we make several near-stem depressions to retain atmospheric moisture and water after watering.

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Japanese spirea care

Spirea has minimal care requirements. Water it sparingly. In dry weather, provide the plant with 20 liters of water per bush twice a month.

Keep the foot of the spirea loose and free of weeds. Mulching with crushed bark, peat or compost helps a lot in this.

In order for the spirea to delight you with lush and long flowering, it is useful to pamper it with liquid dressings twice during the summer. Fertilize the plant for the first time after spring pruning with a solution of complex mineral fertilizer. The second time, feed the spirea in July with mullein infusion at the rate of 1 to 3 liters per bush. Superphosphate (10 g per 10 liters of infusion) can be added to the mullein solution.

Spirea is quite hardy and firmly endures winter cold. However, for fear of a snowless and too cold winter, take care and cover the roots of the plant with a layer of foliage 15-20 cm thick.

Pruning

Spirea grows rapidly and grows actively, therefore it needs an annual spring haircut. Shorten shoots to strong, large buds. Remove weak, broken and frost-damaged shoots.

Spirea at the age of 4 years can be shortened more boldly, leaving only 30 cm in height of the shoots. The more you prune the plant, the more powerful and luxuriant the bush will grow. Remember to remove old and dying branches.

Reproduction

Seeds

Seeds are sown in spring in a container with a peat-soil mixture. Grown up seedlings in June or July are planted in open ground, pinching the tip of the main root so that a more powerful root system develops.

Spirea grown from seed blooms in the 3rd or 4th year. At the same time, you should be aware that propagation by seeds does not preserve varietal characteristics.

Cuttings

Reproduction of Japanese spirea by cuttings

Annual shoots in July are cut into cuttings with 5 or 6 leaves. The lower leaves are removed, and the cuttings are kept in the Epin solution for 12 hours. Then they are treated with "Kornevin" and placed in a wet sandy substrate for rooting.

The cuttings are covered with foil or glass and sprayed with water three times a day. In the fall, with the appearance of roots, the cuttings are planted in a garden bed, covered with leaves, covered with a box and left until spring. In late spring, when the cuttings have new shoots, they are planted in a permanent place.

By dividing the bush

In the fall, without waiting for the end of the leaf fall, the spirea is dug out at the age of 3 or 4 years. In this case, you need to try to dig in a circle with a diameter of more than half the crown.

The roots are washed well and divided with pruning shears into two or three bushes so that all the cuttings have a good root lobe and two or three strong shoots.

They dig a hole, put a mound on its middle, set a plant on it and level the roots. Next, the hole with the seedling is sprinkled with earth, compacted and spilled with water.

Pests and diseases

Spirea is very rare, but it can be attacked by aphids and spider mites. Treatment of the plant with a solution of Dalmatian chamomile, karbofos, capsicum or tobacco leaves helps to get rid of aphids. Such drugs as "Aktara" and "Actellik" cope with spider mites.

Japanese spirea in landscape design

In the design of gardens and parks, spirea is simply irreplaceable. It is distinguished by a wide variety of varieties of different shapes and colors, does not oppress other plants and tolerates pruning well. The plant looks great both in a small garden and in a solid country estate.

Spirea perfectly complements the composition of low trees and ornamental green shrubs. A spirea bush strewn with flowers on a green lawn looks spectacular. She is also amazingly good in a rocky garden with thuja, juniper, cypress and low spruce trees.

Spirea japanese golden princesses in landscape design

Spirea is perfect for "padding" larger shrubs: lilac, viburnum, mock orange, rhododendron, barberry and buldenezh. Low-growing plant varieties can often be found in rockeries.

Designers actively use Japanese spirea as a hedge, since it is a cheap planting material and is easy to form. With frequent pruning, the spirea does not bloom, but the decorative multi-colored foliage of some of its varieties more than makes up for the missing flowering.

If your site does not yet have a beautiful Japanese spirea, be sure to get one. As you can see, it requires very little attention and care, but in gratitude it gives much more - a scattering of elegant inflorescences on a lush, spreading bush.

Jul 22, 2015Elena Tymoshchuk