Spirea, Goldmound #3
Spirea, Goldmound
Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'
Height: Typically 2–3 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for full coverage
Growth Rate: Moderate
Deciduous
Description
Spirea Goldmound is a stunning, low-maintenance shrub that delivers season-long color and interest. Its brilliant golden-yellow foliage provides a refreshing splash of brightness in the landscape, maintaining its vibrant hue throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, clusters of lovely pink flowers emerge, adding a fresh contrast to the golden leaves. As autumn approaches, the foliage shifts to rich shades of orange and red, creating a magnificent fall display. With its tidy, mounded form, this shrub is one of the finest choices for foundation plantings, borders, or mass plantings where bold color and polished structure are desired.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots and encourage healthy foliage; once established, requires little supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage fresh, vigorous growth
With its brilliant foliage, lovely blooms, and satisfying compact habit, Spirea Goldmound is a showstopping addition to any landscape, providing color, texture, and elegance from spring through fall.
