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Spiraea Thunbergii Care

Spiraea Thunbergii

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What is the plant

Spiraea thunbergii, called Thunberg spirea, baby's breath spirea or breath of spring spirea, is a dense, twiggy, upright, deciduous shrub with wiry, outward-arching branching. It typically grows 3-5' tall and as wide, often becoming somewhat open and leggy over time.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water until it all soaks in and then repeat. Gently tamp down a second time.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    If overgrown, can be renovated by cutting back hard immediately after flowering

  • Fertilizer

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    Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development. Look for a fertilizer that has phosphorus, P, in it(the second number on the bag.) Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Spiraea thunbergii is tolerant of temperatures down to about -20°c

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  • Additional

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    Noted for its spectacular spring blossoms, Spiraea thunbergii (Thunberg Spirea) is a dense, twiggy, upright, deciduous shrub with gracefully outward-arching branches. In mid to late spring, abundant clusters of tiny white flowers line the slender, naked branches producing an incredible pretty display.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    319 people already have this plant 77 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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