Goldmound Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'
Vibrant golden spring foliage, accented by clusters of pink flowers, cools to a yellowish green in summer then a rich, yellowish orange in fall. Great color addition to the shrub or perennial border or for brightening the container garden. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 10, 14 - 21 |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 2 to 3 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 1198 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
Vibrant golden spring foliage, accented by clusters of pink flowers, cools to a yellowish green in summer then a rich, yellowish orange in fall. Great color addition to the shrub or perennial border or for brightening the container garden. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 10, 14 - 21 |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 2 to 3 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 1198 |
