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Pruning a Spiraea douglasii?

JPea\'sJPea\'s Posts: 22
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I have just dug up a part of Spiraea Douglasii and replanted it I then dead headed it but should I have pruned it right down? 

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Last edited: 29 July 2017 21:29:37

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Derbyshire but with a Nottinghamshire postcode. Posts: 16,461

    I would prune it down to reduce transpirational loss of water. Make sure you water it regularly for the rest of the summer.

  • JPea\'sJPea\'s Posts: 22

    To about 6" from the ground? 

    Hope you don't mind me asking 

  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 2,999

    6" sounds about right JPO1 ; it will soon recover . Can sometimes be a bit invasive too .

  • CloggieCloggie Cambs Fens but not black soilPosts: 1,451

    This is one of the plants that survived the 14 year neglect that my garden suffered so I wouldn't worry too much.  It's a survivor this plant.

  • JPea\'sJPea\'s Posts: 22

    Thanks Paul B3 & Cloggie, appreciated 

    I think I'll leave as is, water regularly and keep an eye on it. If it shows any stress I'll cut it all right down. 

    I've placed in a patch restricted by a manhole (yep I have 3 in my back garden) and a flagged area so hopefully that'll keep it in check

    Thanks again 

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