Learn Three Ways to Propagate Spirea Bushes | Gardener's Path
Spirea is among the easiest of shrubs to grow and care for.
One of the most popular of flowering woody shrubs, pretty flowers in shades of mauve, pink, rosy red, and white bloom in spring and summer, depending on the variety.
The fine textured foliage varies from bright chartreuse to dark green and gives a fiery autumn display in tones of orange, purple, and red – for three full seasons of interest.
Plus, reproduction is simple as well, so you can quickly enjoy multiples all throughout your landscape!
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Let’s have a look at the three easiest ways to propagate hard-working spirea shrubs.
Propagate with Softwood CuttingsTake softwood cuttings in mid to late summer and root as follows:
Cut stems 10 to 12 inches long, choosing ones that are flexible enough to bend, but break with a snap.Trim the top 4 to 6 inches from the stem tip and remove bottom leaves.Dip the cut end into powdered rooting hormone, then shake off excess powder.Fill a six-inch pot with a moist potting mixture, ensuring pots have adequate drainage.Plant four or five stems around the inner edge or each pot then cover with a plastic bag and seal the bag to retain moisture.Place in a dappled shade location and allow to root, checking weekly to ensure the soil stays moist.After approximately four weeks, rooting is indicated by healthy new foliage.Repot into individual containers for winter, tuck pots into a sheltered spot, and plant out in spring.Propagate with Hardwood CuttingsHardwood cuttings are taken in winter when plants are dormant using mature stems.
The ideal time for hardwood cuttings is just after leaf
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