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How to Grow and Care for Rock spiraeas

Rock spiraeas are resilient plants ideal for rock gardens or dry soils. They thrive in full sun and require well-drained, alkaline soil. An important special care point is that rock spiraeas need to be protected from excessive moisture, as it can lead to root rot. Another key point is to prune them after flowering to maintain their shape and promote healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

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Planting and Growing Rock spiraeas

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks

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Types of Rock spiraeas

Mat rock spiraea

Mat rock spiraea (Petrophytum caespitosum) is a flowering plant and a card-carrying member of the rose family. It’s indigenous to the western United States and mostly found in alpine regions like the Rocky Mountains. However, if you want to get a glimpse of this hardy plant, you’ll have to look among the rocks. That’s because mat rock spiraea likes to grow in tight mats on limestone or dolomite.

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