This is the bare root plant we are going to pot.
It is a Spirea japonica 'Little Princess'. This is a 12/15" bare root plant. This
plant is graded by width. |
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First select a comfortable area to work in. Choose a quality soil
mix and have a selection of pots ready. |
Look at the plant to determine what needs to be
removed. Start with any broken or damaged branches or roots. Remove any dead
branches. When pruning shrubs I use a general rule to remove the older heavy growth and
leave the younger growth. Especially with the roots. Leave as many of the smaller 'hair'
roots as possible. |
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On some varieties of plants you will sometimes notice some dead
tips on the branches. This is a common result of the storage process and is basically
harmless to the overall health of the plant. Just prune off any dead branches you see.
This is very common on buddleia, potentilla, some spirea etc... |
Shape the plant and continue pruning to allow the
plant to fit in the chosen container. You should choose a container that allows you to
place the plant into the pot while allowing the roots to spread out to the edges without
circling. |
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Place the plant at the same depth it was growing at the nursery.
Fill the pot with soil and pack the soil around the roots to eliminate any air pockets. |
Here is a properly planted bare root spirea. It is
time to water the plant making sure the soil is thoroughly wet. Fertilize the plant
according to manufacturer directions. Use a quality fertilizer. |
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Place the plant in a protected area and protect it from frost or
wide temperature changes. It will be ready for the sales lot in no time! |
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This is the spirea
before pruning. |
This is the spirea
pruned and ready to be potted. |
