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Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'

Goldmound Spirea

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Information by: New Life Nursery        Photographer: Jan Johnsen, PlantMaster

 

Description

Japanese spirea is a dense, mounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide.Tiny pink flowers in flat-topped clusters cover the foliage in late spring to mid-summer with sparse and intermittent repeat bloom often occurring throughout the remainder of the growing season. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. 'Goldmound' is, as the cultivar name suggests, noted for its attractive golden foliage. Leaves emerge golden in spring, but gradually fade to a gold-green as the summer progresses. Fall color may include interesting yellows, oranges and reds. This is a compact mounded cultivar.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Gold, Yellow Green, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.