Tell us what interesting fashion shrubs: spiraea and barberry? Review, photos and pitfalls

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I, on the debt interests, constantly acquainted with the plants for the garden. I read related sites, social networking groups, and books. A more careful look around the showcases garden and the flower pattern.

So. Visiting in February, local and Leroy inspected the assortment of seedlings, was surprised by the dominance of Spiraea. And the authors of landscape design projects in recent years are advised to attach it on almost every site. The second bush with which a similar situation - barberry, and it Thunberg!

A few years ago, most of these plants and gardeners never heard! I do not have them. But, after reading several sources, and (most importantly!) Responses of people on forums and communities, an overall picture of the aforementioned bushes. I share with you - I'd be happy, "thumbs up" in exchange for gratitude for the work!

Barberry is not simple, but Thunberg: a philosophy

There are 2 main differences hero articles in this section from the usual bush:

✅ Berberis thunbergii - is mostly small plantsForming lush green decorative pillows. The height of most varieties, is being actively used in landscape design - only 50-80 cm, although others may be as high as 2 meters (and for this reason it is important to pay attention to the characteristics of the variety to purchase).

Berberis thunbergii can be planted in the middle or background team flowerbeds. Then the bush effectively complement the floral plantings. From dwarf varieties make curbs along the tracks and fences. Perfectly succumbing formirovke, Berberis thunbergii becomes spectacular hedge.

✅ main wealth of Berberis thunbergii - this is not the berries and leaves. They come in different colors: green, yellow, almost purple, with a border and so on.. Perhaps not enough articles to show all options. And each of them seems to be the best! Some varieties change color dramatically during the gardening season.

Add to this drought"Thunberg" - not exactly the bush that will force the owners of the site to run with watering every weekend. Without the vagaries of drought resistant (within reason, of course), in general satisfied with what we have.

It would seem that everything is perfect! But where do without a pair of spoons of tar in a barrel of barbarisovym Medcom:

⭕ Most varieties of Berberis thunbergii hardy in the conditions of the middle band, though some require a shelter for the winter (another reason to carefully read the features of varieties when buying). In some instances, especially in the younger age of the shoots may wither away. Therefore, after the winter bush can be very flimsy.

Although ⭕ Berberis thunbergii fine a la naturel, when grown as a decorative fence flower garden or the participant will need trimming. That one branch will grow more than the other, the bush looks crooked. Well, if the owner of the "Thunberg" has the skills forming plants.

Spirea: May (and sometimes June) snow

As you can guess, spirea blooms from about the middle of May and June (the exact timing depends on the variety, weather and climatic conditions of the region). The peculiarity of the bush - his form. Height (and this for a moment m 2 in the adult state) is approximately equal to the diameter, so the plant fits into a cube.

Lush bushes especially gorgeous when covered with white buds. Leaf Color diverse, there is even a motley, often - with the departure "in silver." Unpretentious, hardy, with the "aristocratic" note.

But here bad luck: Bloom "in the picture" and the garden can be very different. To spirea really blossomed stage, it must be planted in well-lit area. In the shadow of the inflorescence are rarer. And that bush was lush and smooth, it is necessary to make friends with shears. At least 1 time per year Spiro fed complex fertilizers. Usually, foliar application is made after the autumn crop.