daisybeans
annapolis md
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:00 am Post subject: Spirea Bridal Veil -- how I trimmed it. |
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This is my Spirea Bridal Veil that is growing in the front yard. Last year as I was about to trim it, I noticed a tiny fledgling hiding inside, so I didn't trim it that day -- and then I didn't get around to it the rest of the season. So it was awfully unruly this year. It was about 8 ft by 8 ft and not looking very happy or healthy with half of it falling over... and full of leaves and sticks. I hated to trim it so late -- it may affect next years blooms some, but on the other hand, so would leaving it in such an overgrown state. I trimmed mostly old growth and some newer stems around the outside perimeter... I dont' usually trim it so tightly -- it generally likes to be sort of rounder in shape but I think in the Spring, the new growth will fluff out gracefully.
This shrub has been here for about 38 years -- my mom and I dug it up when I was about 10 or so from a vacant lot before it was bulldozed for a building to be constructed. I remember bringing it home in the trunk of the car!
Spirea Bridal Veil - Before ( photo / image / picture from daisybeans's Garden )
Spirea Bridal Veil -- after trimming ( photo / image / picture from daisybeans's Garden )
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kuntrygal
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:14 am Post subject: |
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DB I bet it is gorgeous when it blooms. Don't think I have seen one that tall. Be sure and take a picture when it blooms next year. I think the bridal veil shrubs are so pretty.
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Green_Numb
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:24 am Post subject: |
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dont know anything about that shrub but i like the story of how you got it.
the trim looks good!
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:37 am Post subject: |
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I think it will look great come spring. Sometimes a good hard pruning does wonders for shrubs. 
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daisybeans
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: |
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I can get a little trim-happy so I have to watch out, Eileen, but I feel pretty confident that it will rebound in Spring, too. This one has a previous history of looking very pretty, KG -- I'll show you in the Spring. GN -- that thing was bigger than I was when we snagged it! The root ball filled up the trunk and hung out all the way home. My mom was a trip when it came to garden things. Talk about memories (thinking of how you are creating garden memories and traditions with your boys!)!
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Canadian Chelsea
Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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We have a Bridlewreath Spirea in one of our gardens too. My husband calls it 'Sideshow Bob' after the cartoon character who had very unruly hair in 'The Simpsons'.
sideshow Bob ( photo / image / picture from Canadian Chelsea's Garden )
I trimmed it drastically last year so now it has a much neater appearance.
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carolo43
MI
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great. I used to trim all my yard shrub up from the ground like that, even my lilac's. Let's in more light and less animals.......and easier for lawn mowing.
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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I think you did an amazing job! I love that story!!!
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cuatro-gatos
Southern California
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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DB, like most gardeners, you have a tender heart for critters and plants.
After so many years in the yard, that plant is like a member of the family!
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daisybeans
annapolis md
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| Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:13 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for all the encouragement and comments -- you're all so nice to me. We are definately a bunch of tender hearts, I do agree. I think it will look good in the Spring. It looks happier already. Sideshow Bob is a hilarious analogy!
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gardengater
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| Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Is there also a Bridal Veil Vine, Daisybeans? I've seen pictures. I love the lacy blooms. I don't blame you for saving this lovely shrub.
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daisybeans
annapolis md
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| Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:24 am Post subject: |
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I just googled bridal veil vine and found Stephanotis and here is a coincidence -- this plant used to grow in my neighbor's yard when I lived in Norfolk, VA and a couple of weeks ago, I was trying to remember the name of it to see if i could grow it here. Couldn't find it then to save my life. But here it is. It's a pretty vine and the blossoms smell just WONDERFUL!
http://www.plant-care.com/stephanotis-trellis-plant.html
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