How to Grow and Care for Steeplebush

Steeplebush, also known as Hardhack, Rosy Meadowsweet, Meadowsweet

Steeplebush is generally an easy-to-care-for shrub, suited for many gardeners. It thrives in moist, acidic soil with good drainage and appreciates full sun to partial shade exposure. Special care points include ensuring the soil stays consistently moist, particularly in dry conditions. Pruning can be done after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage next season's blooms.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Steeplebush

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Hardiness Zones	3-7

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Steeplebush displays as a dense, deciduous shrub typically reaching a height of around 4 feet (1.2 m) and often extends slightly wider. Its upright, multi-stemmed structure is notable, and the stems are clad with spirally arranged, ovate leaves that exhibit a fuzzy texture, hence the descriptor 'tomentosa.' In bloom, the plant showcases clusters of tiny, five-petaled pink flowers arranged in narrow, conical inflorescences that resemble steeples, giving it a distinctive appearance in its growing season.