Spiraea

Spiraea japonica

Spiraea - Spiraea  japonica

Common Name: Spiraea
Genus: Spiraea
Species: japonica
Cultivar: ‘Goldflame’

Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage

Hardiness: HardyHeight: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Sun/Shade: Full sunSpread: 1.00 m (100 cm)

Foliage Type: DeciduousFlower Colour: Pink
Foliage Colour: Gold, Green, Red, YellowFlowering Period: June & July

Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

This deciduous shrub has striking young leaves that are a mixture of reds, golds, yellows and greens. The foliage turns green with maturity but hard pruning in spring encourages plenty of the young, attractive leaves. Bright pink flower clusters are produced in summer.

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