Spirea nippon snowmound description

Diseases and pests

As practice shows, Snowmound spirea is highly resistant to various diseases and harmful insects. However, some insects and bacteria pose a threat to this variety.

• The most common pest that often attacks garden plants is the spider mite. As a rule, it appears on the leaves and flowers of shrubs during the hot season. You can detect the appearance of ticks by white spots. To deal with the problem, you should purchase a special compound from a gardening store. The following drugs are very popular: Fozalon, Keltan and others.
• Aphids can also cause spirea disease. This insect can attack shrubs throughout the summer. It affects the entire shrub, settling on inflorescences, leaves and branches. To eliminate pests, you can use folk remedies such as onion, garlic or pepper tinctures. Excellent results are obtained by purchased products, namely the formulations "Pirimor", "Actellik" and other options.
• The last pest on which we dwell is called the blue meadow sawfly. This is a caterpillar that becomes a problem for most gardeners. The sawfly attacks the branches, leaves and buds of the plant. For its destruction it is recommended to use the "Decis" composition.

Reproduction

The Snowmouth variety is propagated by the following vegetative methods:

• cuttings;
• layering;
• in small deeds.

Important! Seed is also suitable for propagation of this variety, since it is not a hybrid form and does not lose its varietal qualities. The most effective is the breeding of Snowmound spirea through cuttings - with this method of reproduction, more than 70% of the planting material takes root

Cuttings are harvested in early June. The preparation procedure is as follows:

The most effective is the cultivation of Snowmound spirea through cuttings - with this method of reproduction, more than 70% of the planting material takes root. Cuttings are harvested in early June. The preparation procedure is as follows:

1. The most direct annual shoot is chosen on the bush and cut off at the base.
2. The cut off branch is divided into several parts so that there are at least 5 leaves on each cutting.
3. At each cut, the bottom sheet is removed along with the petiole. The remaining leaves are cut in half.
4. The planting material is immersed in the Epin solution for 10-12 hours. The recommended dosage is 1 ml per 2 liters of water.
5. Then the cuttings are taken out and the lower node is treated with a growth stimulator. You can use the drug "Kornevin" for this.
6. After that, the planting material is planted in a container with wet sand. The plants are deepened at an angle of 45º.
7. The cuttings are covered with plastic wrap or glass to create greenhouse conditions. As the plants grow, they are regularly moisturized.
8. With the onset of cold weather, cuttings are dropped in the garden area and covered with dry leaves. Above, they install protection in the form of an inverted box.
9. The following spring, the plants are opened and transplanted to a permanent location.

Spirea propagation by layering occurs according to the following scheme:

1. In the spring, one of the lower shoots is bent to the ground.
2. The end of the branch is buried and fixed with a heavy object or staple. Water the layers in the same way as the main part of the shrub.
3. In the fall, it is separated from the mother bush and planted.

You can share the spirea both in spring and autumn. The recommended time for the procedure is the end of August and the beginning of September.

Division Algorithm:

1. A spirea bush is dug out, focusing on the diameter of the crown.
2. For 1-2 hours, the plant is lowered into a basin of water to soften the soil on the roots of the bush.
3. The damp earth is washed off, after which it is necessary to straighten the root system of the bush.
4. The rhizome is cut into 2-3 pieces with a knife or secateurs. Each division must have at least 2 strong shoots.
5. The dividing procedure is completed by planting the resulting parts in the holes and abundant watering.

Advice! By dividing the bush, it is recommended to propagate only young Snowmound spireas. In plants that are more than 4-5 years old, a large earthen lump is formed on the roots, which is difficult to dig out without damaging the root system.

Description of the plant: what it looks like, which family

Spiraea (spirea) is a genus of the pink family, has 90 species. From the ancient Greek language it means "bend, spiral". A specific feature of the bushes is an abundant overgrowth of branches curved to the ground with leaves arranged in a spiral order.

Spirea snowmound

A woody shrub that grows in forest-steppes, semi-deserts, highlands of the Northern Hemisphere. Deciduous bushes, mainly up to two meters in height, are found even higher. They differ in the color of the leaves, the external shape of the bush, and the timing of flowering. Many in the fall change the green color of the leaves to a wide palette of colors of yellow and red spectra.

Forms:

• weeping;
• pyramidal;
• erect;
• hemispherical;
• cascade;
• creeping.

Flowering time:

• spring flowering;
• summer flowering.

Abundantly showered with small flowers, collected in various inflorescences with a wide range of colors from white to crimson.

Attention! Inflorescences can be variably located on the branches: along the shoot, at their ends, in the upper part of the branches. In spring they bloom profusely, but for a short time, and summer representatives keep flowering for a long period.

Spirea transplant in the fall

Transplanting and dividing the bush is especially relevant if the plant is 3-4 years old. In cases with older specimens, everything is complicated due to the fact that the earthen lump becomes large, and it is difficult to manipulate it.

In the autumn, both spring and summer flowering spirits are planted. As usual, the autumn planting is carried out in conjunction with the transplantation of the divisions before the leaf fall ends. The bush is dug along a radius slightly exceeding half of the projection of the crown, while, if it is necessary to cut down some roots, the plant will not suffer.

After removing the bush, it is worth rinsing its root system - not very overgrown young growth is placed in a container filled with water, the earth is allowed to turn off and settle, and the root system is washed with running water. Cutting is done with pruning shears to form 2-3 pieces with a good root lobe and 2-3 strong stems. Cord-like roots should be trimmed, the entire root system as a whole straightened (this can be done even during flushing).

In the dug hole in the middle, a mound is poured into the earth, a seedling is placed on it and the roots are again smoothed, then they are covered with soil, the surface of which must be crushed. The transplanted plants are watered several times. Only summer-flowering species can be planted in spring. Purchased seedlings should be carefully examined - they should be without overdried roots, with flexible stems containing powerful buds.

Spiraea nipponica varieties

Spirea species have been used by European gardeners since the late 19th century. The most popular early flowering is the nippon spirea (spiraea nipponica). Bred on the Japanese island of Shikoku. "Nippon" is translated from Japanese as the Land of the Rising Sun.

The most popular varieties:

• spirea snowmouth is a spring-flowering shrub up to two meters high with a spreading crown formed by a large number of vertically growing shoots, arcuate branches. Leaves are oval, up to 4 centimeters long, dark emerald color. The inflorescences are lush, snow-white, bloom in the first decade of June. Spirea snowmound blooms for 20 days. Frost-resistant, withstands negative temperatures up to 30 ° C;
• spirea June Bride is a spherical bush, branches in the form of an arch, in height and width up to one and a half meters. Blooms in the first half of May with numerous snow-white inflorescences. The foliage is small, dark olive in color, lasts until late autumn. It is winter-resistant, withstands negative temperatures of 25 ° C.

Spirea June Bride

• spirea Halvard Silver is a short shrub with dense foliage, up to one meter high and up to one and a half meters wide. The foliage is oval, dark green in color, at the end of summer it changes color to copper-red. The flowers are snow-white, blooms in June, flowering occurs for more than a month. Has a rich aroma. Grows in moist soil, shaded, sunny places;
• Spirea Gelves Rainbow is a light-loving, slowly developing shrub. The annual growth is 10-15 centimeters. In height and width, an adult plant is no more than 50 centimeters. Shoots of dark brown color with small, oval green foliage in orange spots with snow-white inflorescences. It is frost-resistant, however, the probability of freezing of uncovered young shoots in winter is possible;
• spirea White Carpet is a spreading bush up to 80 centimeters high. The creeping form of white carpet provided the bush with the highest degree of frost resistance in comparison with other varieties.

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Planting spirea

Planting spirea in spring

In spring, only those spireas that bloom in summer can be planted. In this case, it is imperative to plant such shrubs before the buds begin to open.

When buying seedlings, pay special attention to the root system. If it is dry, then you should not take such a seedling

You also need to inspect the shoots. They must be flexible and have good buds on them. After purchasing the seedling, you need to prepare it for planting.

So, if its roots are too long, then they must be carefully trimmed so that they become shorter. In the event that the roots are overdried or damaged, it is necessary to trim all branches

If the seedling has been stored for a long time, and its roots have become too dry, then they must be moistened or immersed for a few minutes in a container with water, and only after that you can start planting.

Although such a plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, in order to enjoy the abundant flowering as long as possible, it is necessary to choose a well-lit area with nutritious soil. And do not forget when choosing a site that this shrub gives abundant root growth.

First you need to make a hole for the seedling. It should have sheer edges. Its volume should be at least 1/3 part larger than the spirea root system. Then leave the pit alone for 2-4 days. For planting, it is recommended to choose a cloudy, or better rainy day. Immediately before planting, it is necessary to lay a drainage layer of broken bricks on the bottom, which should have a thickness of 15 to 20 centimeters, especially if the soil is clayey. Then you need to prepare the soil mixture. for this, combining sod (leaf) land, sand and peat, taken in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. Pour the mixture into the hole and dip the roots of the seedling into it. Carefully straighten them and fill the hole with an earth mixture, tamping it slightly, so that the root collar is flush with the soil surface. After the bush is planted, it will need to be watered using 20 liters of water, and then cover the soil surface with mulch (peat).

Planting spirea in the fall

In the autumn, both spring and summer flowering spirits are planted. As a rule, during planting in the autumn, the bush is divided. At the same time, it is necessary to plant the shrub before the end of the leaf fall. Bushes that are 3-4 years old are perfect for dividing and transplanting.Of course, this procedure can be performed with more mature spireas, but it should be borne in mind that it will be quite difficult to do this, since such plants have a rather voluminous and heavy root system (taking into account the earthy coma).

Dig out a bush, while it is necessary to grab a little more than ½ part of the crown projection around the circumference. If you chop off some of the roots, then the shrub will not suffer from this. After that, the root system is thoroughly washed in running water. In the event that the bush is young and its root system is small, then it can be placed in a container (bucket) and filled with water. After some time, you need to rinse the roots under running water and straighten them at the same time. Using a pruner, divide the bush into 2-3 divisions. It should be borne in mind that each separated part must have a good root lobe and 2 or 3 strong stems. The cord-like roots must be trimmed.

Pour the soil mixture with a mound into the prepared hole. Then they put a cut in it and straighten the roots. The hole needs to be covered with soil and not tamped very hard. Water the planted plant in several doses.

And the purple of autumn.

Summer-flowering spireas bloom on young shoots of the current year that have grown on older branches. Their pruning is reduced to the removal of branches in spring, the age of which exceeds 4-5 years. Rejuvenation can also be achieved by short cutting the upper part of the bush at a height of 15-40cm. The flowers are pink, red or crimson, white only as an exception in the white-flowered spirea.

White-flowered spirea. The color of flowers for autumn-flowering spirits is an exception. It is a small, up to 0.5 m, shrub with a dense compact crown, made up of many thin, slightly decaying shoots from the base, slightly decaying to the periphery. Leaves are lanceolate, up to 6 cm long, serrate at the apex. It is notable for the fact that it blooms in the second half (up to 50 days) of summer with small white flowers, collected in terminal shields with a diameter of about 5 cm.

Japanese spirea. Grows wild in Japan and China up to the Eastern Himalayas. Densely branched shrub up to 1.5 m high with thin brownish shoots. Leaves are oblong-ovate, serrate with a sharp tip, brownish-red when blooming. The flowers are pinkish-red in complex corymbose or hemispherical inflorescences. It blooms from mid-summer to autumn for 45-80 days. It has many decorative forms and varieties.

"Shirobana" is a rather dense bush about 40-50 cm high. It is famous for the fact that in one inflorescence the flowers have different colors: white, pinkish, red, which looks unusually attractive. Duration of flowering up to 2 months, starting from mid-summer. Good for curbs, rocky gardens, massifs. The upper branches of plants often freeze slightly, but by the middle of summer the bushes are fully restored and bloom

"Golden Princess" - grows in dense bushes about 40 cm high and up to a meter wide. Light pink flowers are collected in corymbose inflorescences with a diameter of 5-7 cm. Flowering from July to autumn. Leaves have a golden color throughout the season, especially intense in spring and autumn.

"Gold Mound" - differs from the previous variety in the pinkish tips of the leaves and their darker color with a red shade. A slightly different dynamics of change in the color of foliage in the season, a dense spherical bush up to 60 cm high. The variety is frost-resistant. Blooms in the second half of summer for about 50 days.

"Little Princess" - the height of the bush is up to 0.5 m, the bush is compact, flattened, up to 1.2 m in diameter. The leaves are small, dark green. The flowers are pink-red in corymbose inflorescences up to 4 cm in diameter. It blooms in the second half of summer for up to 45-50 days.

"Macrophylla" - the most remarkable thing about this variety - large, up to 15 cm long, convex wrinkled leaves, reddish at the tops of the shoots. Bushes in autumn reddish-brown color are especially beautiful. The rest of the variety is similar to the typical look. The height of the bush is about 120-150cm.

"Fortune" - one of the highest varieties (up to 1.7 m), upright bush, leaves and inflorescences are large. Blooms from June to August. Good singly, in borders, in woody groups.

"Gold Flame" is a dense shrub up to 60 cm high. Leaves when blooming are reddish-bronze, later yellow with an orange tint. Copper-orange in autumn. It blooms with pink flowers from July to September. The most popular variety among gardeners.

"Anthony Vaterer" - the height of the bush is about 70cm. A compact bush of many erect shoots with flat apical inflorescences up to 15 cm in diameter. Long bloom from July to autumn. Looks good in flower beds, on the lawn. Frost resistant.

"Crispa" - forms a dense low bush up to 50 cm high. Leaves with a wavy cut edge are reddish in youth, sometimes additionally decorated with pink and white spots. It blooms with light pink flowers in the shields, from mid to late summer. Every year it freezes slightly, but does not lose its decorative effect.

Spirea planting and care in the open field

To get a healthy and strong spirea bush in the open field, special skills are not required. But, in particular for the Japanese variety, there are certain rules of care. She, as you know, is included in the list of summer blooming, which means that it is better to plant in the spring, and you need to have time to do this before the buds begin to bloom. The optimal time is considered to be evening, in cool cloudy weather.

The photophilousness of the plant determines its good growth in a sunny area, however, partial shade is also suitable. A preliminary examination of the seedlings for the presence of damaged roots is necessary, which must be cut using a pruner. After inspection, the roots are treated with root or heteroauxin according to the instructions.

When planting, the root collar is positioned flush with the soil surface. The planting hole itself must be dug to a size that exceeds the size of the roots by at least 2 times. After completing all these procedures, a hole is weeded around the circumference of the bush and watered well until the earth subsides.

Tavolga is also a member of the Pink family, grown when planting and nursing in the open field without much hassle, but requires compliance with the rules of maintenance. All the necessary recommendations for growing and caring for this plant can be found in this article.

Spirea from seeds

It is impossible to propagate hybrids by seed method, because it leads to a loss of varietal qualities. Sowing is done in the spring in boxes with a substrate consisting of leafy soil or well-ventilated high-moor peat.

Before sowing, the surface of the substrate is moistened, and then lightly sprinkled with peat or earth. The seedlings will sprout all together (the probability of sprouting is 50-100%). After 8-10 days, after which it is recommended to immediately treat them with foundation (20 grams per 10 liters - per 3 square meters of territory) to protect against fungi.

In the 1st year, the spirea planted in this way will form one winding stem without branches and a root system consisting of a taproot and several lateral ones.

Seedlings dive 2-3 months after the seedlings appeared (or in the 2nd year, if the seedlings are weak). Moreover, what is it better to do in cloudy or in the evening?

They are removed, the roots are slightly pruned and moved to the garden bed, which is then carefully loosened, moistened and mulched. In the 1st year, the seedling will reach a height of 5-10 cm, and already in the 2nd year, its development will noticeably accelerate

Spirea nipponskaya in landscape design

Undemandingness, resistance to cold, availability of care, ensured the popularity of Spirea Nippon in the improvement of settlements. Perfectly harmonizes with conifers, colorfully decorates leisure areas. In cities, it is planted at various kinds of sites, parks, at residential and office buildings. It can be used both independently and as part of plant groups.

When purchasing, it is advisable to look at the photo in order to check the correspondence of the appearance of the bush with the design intention of the area being decorated.

Spirea nipponskaya in landscape design

The description of the plant indicates that this shrub develops well among urban buildings and gas pollution. Most shrubs can provide continuous, profuse flowering from spring to fall. Caring for a spirea requires the skills of a gardener, but even an amateur can grow a beautiful plant if he follows the specified care rules.

Spirea Nippon Snowmound is a shrub-like plant whose height is 1.5-2.5 meters by 10-20 years. Her homeland is Japan, the island of Shikoku. The width of the plant is equal to its height.

Further care

In order for the spirea to continue to grow safely in the future, care is required for it. The main care options are: watering, feeding and cutting.

Since the root system is fibrous and close to the surface of the earth, watering should be done regularly. If the weather is very dry and hot, then you need to irrigate 2-3 times a month. Each bush needs up to 15 liters of warm water. After the plant is watered, loosening and mulching are performed. To prevent an earthen crust from appearing and moisture retained longer, peat, sawdust, leaves or seed husks for mulching are well suited.

The bush is fed 3 times. In the spring, they are fed with substances containing nitrogen. In the summer - organic. In the autumn period - with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer or wood ash.

To enhance flowering, the bush is often pruned. Trimming scheme:

1. Since the flowers of the spirea are located along the entire length of the shoots, then you need to cut off the faded branches by ½ the length of the shoot.
2. In spring, frozen branches are cut, and in autumn they are cleaned of old, weak shoots and excess growth.
3. Once every 24 months, weak shoots are removed, and once every 10 years, the bush is cleaned of old ones.

Thus, the spirea is cared for after planting it in the ground.

Preparing for winter

Despite the fact that spiraea is resistant to frost, it must be prepared for the cold. To do this, you need: abundant watering, top dressing, fertilization with phosphorus, potassium and wrapping. For wrapping, non-woven fabric, dry straw or foliage are suitable. The layer should be at least 25 centimeters.

Diseases and pests

Despite the fact that spiraea has a high resistance to diseases and pests, it can be available for attack by some insects or any kind of infection. Here are the insects that harm the plant:

• Spider mite. This insect appears on the plant during the hot season. Signs of this pest: the appearance of white spots on the leaves. To eliminate it, such drugs as "Fozalon", "Fosfamid", "Metaphos", "Keltan" and "Akreks" are suitable.
• Aphid. This pest attacks during the entire summer period. It infects leaves, young shoots and flowers. If the aphid did not harm the plant much, you can use solutions from folk remedies (pepper tincture, tincture of tobacco, onion and garlic). If the plant is badly damaged, then Actellik, Fozalon, Pirimor will help.
• Blue meadow sawfly (caterpillar). It destroys leaves, buds and shoots. For its liquidation "Decis" is suitable.

Despite the fact that the plant can be sore, it still looks beautiful and attractive.

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Description of the plant

Spiraea Snowmound (Latin spiraea - "curved", snowmound - "snow white") is a short but lush bush with long curved branches covered with small white flowers. The leaves are small, up to 4 cm, bright green, oblong and end with bluish triple denticles.

With each subsequent year of life, the spirea gains in growth and in diameter 30 cm. By the age of fifteen, the plant is considered an adult and reaches two meters in height and three meters in width.

Lives about 30-50 years.Flowering begins in summer, most often in June, and lasts 25 days. During this period, the bush looks especially impressive and admirable. The branches are literally buried in an abundance of inflorescences and small flowers located on them, with a circumference of about 0.8 cm.

The domed inflorescences are larger than the flowers themselves, and reach a diameter of about 8 cm. The abundance of flowers containing nectar and pollen attracts bees en masse and, thus, the spirea contributes to the pollination of all flowering plants in the garden.

Application in landscape design

Spirea nipponskaya has a very wide application in landscaping various areas, perfectly complements areas with conifers, looks organically near water bodies. The shrub can be used in various qualities for landscaping the following areas:

• front gardens and flower beds near residential yards;
• children's, sports grounds;
• institutional gardens;
• park area;
• hedge;
• when drawing up border plantations;
• for single plantings on lawns.

During the flowering period, the shrub looks magnificent and elegant, perfectly visible from a distance. Spirea organically complements woody and shrub compositions, creating a bright accent. It is widely used in the preparation of rock gardens and complex flower beds; it is planted along garden paths, fences.

It is harmoniously combined with other types of spirits, lilacs, bulbous flowers. Outside the flowering period, thin, long, curved bush branches add grace to the entire composition. Due to its unpretentiousness, frost resistance and ease of care, the plant is widely used in landscape design and landscaping. This is an excellent melliferous plant - the nippon spirea is also planted near the apiary and single hives.

Spirea Snowmound: description, planting and care, photo

Spirea Snowmound belongs to the genus of deciduous, ornamental shrubs of the Pink family. The name of the plant is based on the ancient Greek word "speira", which means "bend".

The shrub was named so because its shoots are very elastic - they bend easily, but then quickly take their original position without forming fractures. The main advantage of spirea is its ease of care.

In addition, the flowering of this variety is considered the most spectacular among all the spirits that bloom in spring.

Features of planting and caring for this garden culture, as well as a photo of Snowmound's spirea are presented in the sections below.

Description of spirea Snowmound

Spirea Snowmound is a small spreading shrub, the height of which does not exceed 1.5 m. The diameter of the plant is 1-1.5 m. This garden culture does not grow very quickly - the average annual growth of the shrub reaches 20 cm under favorable climatic conditions and proper care.

The skeletal branches of the Snowmound spirea are arranged vertically, however, the ends of the shoots sag, as a result of which a kind of arc is formed. The variety blooms profusely. Flowering time - early-mid June. The flowers of the Snowmound spirea are small - about 8 mm in diameter. The petals are white.

The variety blooms on last year's shoots, so the plant is cut off immediately after flowering. To do this, remove both faded branches and dried or damaged shoots. If the shrub grows strongly, its shape and height are corrected.

Spirea Snowmound leaves are oval. Above, the leaf plate is dark green, on the back side it is pale, greenish-blue.

This variety is resistant to low temperatures and undemanding to air quality, which allows you to grow shrubs not only in the garden area, but also in the city, in conditions of increased environmental pollution. The composition and quality of the soil also does not really matter, however, Snowmound spiraea develops best on loose, moderately moist soils. The plant does not tolerate stagnant water well.

Resistance to pests and diseases is high. The variety rarely gets sick and practically does not attract insects.

Spirea Snowmound in landscape design

In landscape design, the variety is used for both specimen and group plantings. Snowmound's spirea looks very impressive as a hedge. When planting a clump of spirits of different varieties with early flowering periods, this will allow you to stretch the flowering of the flower bed.

Combinations of spirea with the following garden crops have proven themselves well:

• astilbe;
• lilac;
• lilies of the valley;
• primroses.

You can also plant perennial ground cover plants around the shrub, such as periwinkle and varnishes.

Planting and caring for Snowmound spirea

The Snowmound variety is usually planted in well-lit areas, but planting in partial shade is also possible. Heavy shading negatively affects the growth of the shrub.

Important! This variety can be planted both in spring and autumn. The first option is preferable in regions with a cold climate, as the plants tolerate the first winter better.

Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to carefully select the planting material. It is better not to plant weak and underdeveloped plants. It is also advisable to cut roots that are too long.

In this case, the cut must be even, for which it is necessary to use only sharp tools.

When pruning with blunt scissors or a knife, fractures may form, which negatively affect the further development of the bush.

Landing rules

Planting of plants is carried out according to the following algorithm:

1. The seedlings are watered abundantly and removed from the container.
2. If the earthen lump is too dry, the planting material is soaked for an hour in a bucket of water.
3. Then the plant is lowered into the planting hole, spreading the roots.
4. Sprinkle the hole with soil mixture so that the root collar of the seedling is flush with the soil surface.
5. After that, the trunk circle is lightly tamped and watered moderately.

Pruning

The Snowmound spirea is usually cut off in March. For this, the shoot is shortened to large buds. It is recommended to remove small and weak branches completely - intensive pruning stimulates the shoots of the shrub.

You can learn more about the features of trimming the spirea from the video below:

Conclusion

Spirea Snowmound is one of the most popular varieties of the Rose family. The prevalence of the plant is explained by its unpretentiousness and frost resistance, as well as its high decorative qualities. The shrub can be grown both singly and as part of flower groups.