Japanese Spirea 'Goldflame', Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame', Goldflame Spirea, Goldflame Japanese Spirea
Noted for its wonderful foliage, Spiraea japonica ‘Goldflame’ (Japanese Spirea) is a compact deciduous shrub with bronze-red ovate leaves in spring, changing to yellow-green as the summer progresses. The luminous foliage turns brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow in the fall. In late spring to early summer, flat sprays of rose-pink flowers are on display. Perfect for contrasting and brightening the landscape, this spirea cultivar is a wonderful choice for borders and containers. Great as a low hedge too!
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Japanese Spirea, Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Japanese Spirea, Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Spiraea japonica ‘Goldflame’ (Japanese Spirea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Spiraea japonica ‘Goldflame’ (Japanese Spirea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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