When should you trim spirea bushes?

When should you trim spirea bushes?

More drastically cutting back spirea should occur in the fall or in late winter to early spring. Remove any dead branches and use this trimming to shape the shrub. Cutting it way back will stimulate new growth in tighter clusters so that you can get a more rounded, compact shrub shape.

How do you prune a spirea bush?

Cut back the tips of most spirea varieties immediately following the first flush of spring flowers. Trim the stem tips back to the topmost leaf bud on each stem, using clean shears. Maintain the shape of the shrub as you prune. Tip pruning removes the dead blossoms and may encourage new flower bud formation.

Can I cut my spirea to the ground?

Spirea that's not pruned or pruned to the ground each spring has a casual, loose habit. Early in spring, before leaf buds start to swell, cut all of the stems down so they're 4 to 6 in. You can use pruning shears and cut one at a time or hedge clippers and simply cut them all off at once — it won't make a difference.

How do you take care of spirea bushes?

Adding mulch around the plant will help retain moisture and regular summer watering will promote healthy blooms and growth. Prune summer-blooming spirea bushes during the winter or in the spring. Spring bloomers can be pruned right after the flowers are gone.