Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'
Japanese spiraea
Both the foliage and the flowers make Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' an interesting and colourful shrub.
The foliage emerges each spring with a burnished bronze-red flush, but as the leaves mature they turn bright yellow, then luminous green. In mid- and late summer, clusters of dark pink flowers appear, seemingly backlit by the glowing foliage.
Compact and easy to grow, it makes an excellent informal, low hedge or groundcover plant for a sunny well-drained border.
The foliage emerges each spring with a burnished bronze-red flush, but as the leaves mature they turn bright yellow, then luminous green. In mid- and late summer, clusters of dark pink flowers appear, seemingly backlit by the glowing foliage.
Compact and easy to grow, it makes an excellent informal, low hedge or groundcover plant for a sunny well-drained border.
How to care for Spiraea japonica Goldflame:
Plant Spiraea japonica cultivars in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained, moderately fertile soil, spacing plants 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart. Water regularly while establishing and mulch around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect roots. Feed lightly in early spring to encourage strong growth, vibrant foliage, and abundant flowering.
Prune in early spring before new growth starts to shape the plant and encourage colourful summer foliage and flowers on new wood. For rejuvenation, cut back by about one-third, or harder to 10-15cm (4-6in), removing any old or dead branches. After flowering, deadhead spent blooms in summer to keep the plant tidy and potentially encourage a second flush of flowers.
Prune in early spring before new growth starts to shape the plant and encourage colourful summer foliage and flowers on new wood. For rejuvenation, cut back by about one-third, or harder to 10-15cm (4-6in), removing any old or dead branches. After flowering, deadhead spent blooms in summer to keep the plant tidy and potentially encourage a second flush of flowers.
Eventual height:
0.75m
Eventual spread:
0.75m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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