How to Rejuvenate Prune Spirea Shrubs

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How to Rejuvenate Prune Spirea Shrubs

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Step 1 of 3
Shrubs such as spirea and weigela can be rejuvenated through pruning.   After 2-3 years they become woody and worn out. Flowering is reduced and they get overgrown.

Shrubs such as spirea and weigela can be rejuvenated through pruning. After 2-3 years they become woody and worn out. Flowering is reduced and they get overgrown.

Step 2 of 3
Using hand pruners and pruning shears, cut the entire shrub back to about 6" in height.   This is usually done in the fall so they can overwinter properly. Don't be afraid!

Using hand pruners and pruning shears, cut the entire shrub back to about 6" in height. This is usually done in the fall so they can overwinter properly. Don't be afraid!

Step 3 of 3
This is the same shrub the following spring. Guaranteed to look like a new shrub with lots of flowers. This reduces the need to prune these flowering shrubs in the summer and removing the blooms!

This is the same shrub the following spring. Guaranteed to look like a new shrub with lots of flowers. This reduces the need to prune these flowering shrubs in the summer and removing the blooms!

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Hand pruners

Kathy Epler

Thanks! I was considering digging mine up. But I'll cut them back this fall & see what happens.

Kathy Epler last year

Janice Wolfe

Just today I said, "We need to do something about this bush." Well...here it is! In the Fall I know what I'm gonna do!

Janice Wolfe last year

Debie Sterling

Do you know what to do for hydrangeas? Prune or not to prune.... I bought 4 of them and 2 have started to bloom after 1 yr ... The other 2 have not bloomed yet? Do you have any tips?

Debie Sterling last year

Elaine Pepmeier

Great lesson, Lindsey. I'll try that next fall. My spirea are out of control & no longer pretty

Elaine Pepmeier last year

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