Spiraea Tomentosa

Spiraea Tomentosa Care

Spiraea Tomentosa

What is the plant

This mound-shaped, deciduous shrub forms a thicket of erect, slender, wand-like, unbranched stems, 3 to 4-1/2 ft. tall. Dense, erect, plumes of pink to rose-purple flowers occur terminally. The orange to reddish-brown bark is exfoliating and the fall foliage is yellow.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Shade

Hardiness zone

3 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water Use: Low.
Pruning
Pruning was done in late April, before any noticeable signs of leaf expansion, and all stems were cut to 6 inches. While unpruned plants were on average 44 inches tall, by the end of the growing season, unpruned plants did not increase in height beyond 44 inches. Unpruned plants produced an average of 35 flowers per plant and flowers were 5½ inches long. Peak bloom for unpruned plants was the second week of July.
Fertilizer
By picking native plants that suit local conditions, you can reduce or eliminate the need for fertilizers, pesticides and watering. This also saves time and money. Native plants also provide food and cover for local wildlife like butterflies, birds, frogs, turtle and small mammals.