A compact deciduous spiraea with new growth flushing coppery-orange over gold foliage, topped by flat pink flower heads in summer. Brilliant autumn colour and very hardy.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 80 cm H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Goldflame Spiraea
Botanically, Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 80 cm tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous, golden and rich in autumn colour foliage. Pink flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Goldflame Spiraea
Goldflame Spiraea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Goldflame Spiraea does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Goldflame Spiraea is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Goldflame Spiraea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Goldflame Spiraea in the garden
Goldflame Spiraea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, feeding bees and pollinators and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Goldflame Spiraea with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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