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LITTLE SPARK

SPIREA

SPIRAEA JAPONICA 'MINSPIL04' PP30,819

This little spirea has orange new growth and holds its yellow foliage color throughout the

summer, even in full sun situations. A summer bloomer, the pink flowers arise just above the

foliage, and if you give them a quick shear when they are done, it will bloom again in late

summer. Fall color includes shades of pink, creating a multi-toned effect. Perfect for containers,

hedges, landscapes, and as accents!

 HEIGHT- 18-24”

 WIDTH- 18-30”

 EXPOSURE- Full Sun to part shade

 HARDINESS ZONE- 3-8

 HEAT ZONE- 8

 SHAPE- Rounded, spreading

 FOLIAGE- light orange and pink in fall with dark pink blooms

Planting Instructions

SITE SELECTION

Start by making a garden plan. Do you want more curb appeal, need a splash of color in a certain

location, or do you want to replace tired old plants in your landscape? Determine the space you have

available, how many plants you need and how much sun each location receives and draw up a garden

plan. Knowing the conditions, you are working with will help determine how much time and money

you will be investing, and what varieties will work best in the space you have available.

SOIL PREPARATION

Other than climate, soil is the most important naturally occurring aspect of plant growth. Making sure

that your soil is properly prepared will affect the overall health of your plants and their long-term

growth. Most plants prefer a rich loam soil with at least 5 percent organic matter, compost material

also known as humus. This should be spread 2 – 6 inches deep across the entire bed and work it into

the soil with a shovel or tiller.

If you have a heavy clay soil, add gypsum to the soil to break up the clay and allow for drainage. A

good rule of thumb is to apply 5 – 15 pounds of gypsum per 100 square feet. Also, organic matter

creates air pockets that greatly help with water drainage.

In sandy soil, peat moss can help retain moisture.

PLANTING

Steps for planting Amber Jubilee Ninebark in the garden

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LITTLE SPARK® SPIREA SPIRAEA JAPONICA 'MINSPIL04' PP30,819 This little spirea has orange new growth and holds its yellow foliage color throughout the summer, even in full sun situations. A summer bloomer, the pink flowers arise just above the foliage, and if you give them a quick shear when they are done, it will bloom again in late summer. Fall color includes shades of pink, creating a multi-toned effect.
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Once you have prepared your soil, lay out the plants in your intended design. Be sure to keep in mind mature size of the plants, ensuring that they will barely touch at full size. This will make your garden look full and allow for air to circulate between the plants. Dig your planting hole slightly larger than the pot size, and place any fertilizer (see below), organic material or nutrients needed to improve your soil mix in the hole before putting your plants in place.