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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 31, 2011
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    Spring or fall is the best time to move plants, so at this point if you can wait until the fall, that would be best.

    In terms of the conditions where you will move them, the spirea will do ok in the soil, but needs at least 4 hours of light. The hydrangea will do ok in the shade, but needs a more loamy soil. This article can help you with amending the soil easily: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/lasagna-gardening.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    Nikki on
    April 4, 2012
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    I highly doubt it was the shrub that spooked them. These shrubs are havens for most birds and small wildlife creatures. Give it some time (and make sure the feeders are full) and I am confident they will return.

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    mauricem00 on
    May 28, 2012
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    it sounds like improper watering it is dying

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    Nikki on
    July 9, 2012
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    Most likely it is a combination of heat/drought stress and a pest infestation, like spider mites--which do in fact affect these shrubs. Try upping the water and treat the plant with neem oil, which will take care of the pest and is a fungicide as well.

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    angel12 on
    July 11, 2012
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    Do I have to wait for cooler temperatures before applying the neem oil? We have been in a heat wave. thankfully we are getting rain.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    August 20, 2012
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    Bridal Wreath spirea are actually a style of spirea and S. Vanhoutte is one of the varieties that are considered a Bridal Wreath style of spirea. What you have is likely a Vanhoutte. I am not sure why it is not cascading as much, but it may just need a little more time to reach its full size.

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 9, 2014
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    Probably the harsh winter caused them some problems. They should come along in their own time, maybe with a little extra fertilizer. This article on spirea will help you keep them at their best: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/spirea/growing-spirea-shrubs.htm

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