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A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
This non-invasive selection provides all of the utility of other spirea, but without the unwanted seedlings – plus flowers all season long! Its lack of seed also makes it a perpetual bloomer, putting all of its energy into creating wave after wave of red-pink flowers from early summer through frost. No deadheading required! Naturally grows as a neat mound.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
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| Botanical Name | Spiraea x 'NCSX2' PP#30,953, CBRAF |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Pink, Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, Non-invasive, Reblooming |
Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites. Blooms on new wood – prune in early spring as desired.
