Spirea Grefsheim - description, planting and care
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Spirea Grefsheim is a shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family and is distinguished by long flowering. The culture is often used in landscaping. With its help, a hedge is often made out.
Description of spirea Grefsheim
Spirea gray Grefsheim, the description of which interests many gardeners, has a spherical shape and almost the same height and width of 1.5-2 m. The culture of this variety can be easily cut, which allows you to adjust the size. The spreading crown is formed by flexible branches of a red-brown hue.
Spirea has excellent decorative properties.
The young plant has straight, vertical shoots. It has narrow, lanceolate, pointed leaves. Below they are covered with gray down. Leaves reach 2-3 cm in length, 1 cm in width.
The root system is distinguished by many branches and the ability to adapt to different types of soil. According to the description of the spirea Grefsheim, its flowers have white petals and form corymbose inflorescences. They adorn flowers from mid-May to late June. In good weather, flowering lasts 1.5 months.
Planting a plant
Spirea Greif Shine is easy to care for. Planting a plant will not be difficult. Moreover, rooted cuttings are most often used for this purpose.
Planting from seeds
The culture does not propagate by seed. The germination parameters of the planting material are 4-5%. If you wish, you can establish this fact experimentally.
Planting seedlings in open ground
The plant is recommended to be planted in open soil during the warm season. The best time to do this is in the spring. The flower will take root well. When making a hedge, the distance between the bushes is at least 0.5 m.When group plantings, the distance should be 1 m.
The landing groove should be 2-3 times the root ball. A drainage layer is poured onto the bottom of the recess. It can include stones, crushed bricks, or expanded clay.
The crop is usually grown from seedlings
How to care for spirea Grefsheim
To succeed in growing spirea Grefsheim and avoid stunting, it is worth providing it with comprehensive care.
Watering
In the description of the Grefsheim spirea, it is said that the plant does not need frequent watering. It is recommended to moisten the soil twice a month. It is recommended to pour 1.5 buckets of water under the bush. In dry weather, the soil should be moistened more often.
The soil in which the bush grows must have high water permeability. The soil around the culture must be systematically loosened and weeded.
The plant needs to be watered in a timely manner
Top dressing
Planting and caring for the ash spirea Grafsheim include the mandatory application of fertilizers. For this purpose, chicken manure and cow infusion are used. It is recommended to apply top dressing before flowering and after the end of spring pruning.
Pruning
It is recommended to pay special attention to crop pruning. The procedure should be performed in July after the end of flowering. Young shoots that have faded should be shortened to strong buds. They form throughout the stem, which is why the procedure should not be carried out annually.
Reproduction methods
Spirea ashy Grefsheim propagates by cuttings. Lignified shoots are suitable for this. They are pruned, the top part and some leaves are removed. After that, the cutting should be placed in moist, loose soil. To keep the seedlings strong, leave an interval of 20 cm between them. It is best to grow the cuttings in a warm place with high humidity.
Also, culture propagation can be carried out by dividing the rhizome. The procedure is carried out in the fall. For this, the bush is dug up and divided. When landing in the ground, drainage is organized.
Transfer
It is permissible to move the gray spiraea Cinerea Grefsheim to a new place throughout the growing season. It is better to transplant bushes 3-4 years old. The landing groove is not made too large. During transplantation, the bush is divided in order to get a new plant.
Diseases and pests
The plant suffers from attacks by aphids and spider mites. To cope with ticks use "karbofos". To get rid of aphids, it is recommended to use "pyrimora". At the same time, the culture practically does not suffer from diseases. For prevention, it must be sprayed with chemicals.
Flowering period
Spirea of this variety is considered spring. Its flowering lasts no more than 20 days. White buds appear in mid-May. The bush is covered with fragrant flowers in a short time. This is why the plant has become so popular.
Preparing for winter
The culture is resistant to frost down to -25 ℃. With a subsequent decrease, the shoots may die. In regions with harsh climates, the plant must be covered. To do this, the branches should be collected in a bunch, attached to the ground and covered. Hay, peat, dry leaves are used as a warming layer.
Use in landscape design
The plant can decorate any flower garden. To get a harmonious composition, you should choose additions in the form of crocuses, tulips, daffodils. Also, the bushes are placed along the mesh or fence. After a few years, they form a beautiful hedge.
The flower is actively used in landscape design.
Spirea bushes differ in flowering time. Many designers advise placing different varieties of this culture next to each other. This helps in creating interesting compositions. Flowering bushes are combined with plants with small decorative berries.
Spirea Grefsheim has excellent decorative properties. In order for the culture to develop well and bloom abundantly, it is necessary to strictly follow the rules of care. It should be comprehensive and include timely watering, fertilization, and pruning. Protection of the culture from diseases and parasites is of no small importance.
