Silky Dogwood Live Stakes Length Shipped:1 2' foliage textures 383844 foliage textures Because of its adaptability and ease of cultivation it can be used in most soil types and aspects‚ from full sun to partial shade․ It is used in many situations where flowering shrubs are planted to provide specific effects or to fulfill specific uses․ It is an attractive plant for planting around walkways and flowerbeds‚ but it works well in the middle of the border as a highlight․ Depending on the type of spirea‚ such as Spiraea japonica and Spiraea bush‚ the plant can supply the texture and the colors that are much desired in the garden․ Spirea are used when contrasting with plants of other types‚ often planted with evergreen shrubs showing them off or composing an arrangement of spireas with spring bloom․ One method of propagation for this shrub is live staking Those benefits include providing habitat for wildlife‚ food for wildlife‚ soil improvement‚ and possible use in riparian restoration plans․ Silky dogwood can be propagated by live staking