steeple bush

How to Grow and Care for steeple bush

steeple bush · Spiraea douglasii

Easy to grow in most moist soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions. A rampant shrub that in time can form a dense thicket

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing steeple bush

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Easy to grow in most moist soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions. A rampant shrub that in time can form a dense thicket

How to Water steeple bush?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for steeple bush?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for steeple bush?

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What Soil Is Best for steeple bush?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for steeple bush?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize steeple bush?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune steeple bush?

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate steeple bush?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or by division in autumn or spring

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How to Transplant steeple bush?

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How to Care for steeple bush in Winter?

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How to Plant steeple bush?

Easy to grow in most moist soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions. A rampant shrub that in time can form a dense thicket

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How to Repot steeple bush?

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How to Harvest steeple bush?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of steeple bush

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Attributes of steeple bush

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Spiraea douglasii
Genus
Spiraea
Family
Rosaceae
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