Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

Japanese Spiraea

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Common Name: 

Japanese Spiraea

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Yellow Green Purple

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

120 cm

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame') - Description

Spiraea japonica (Japanese spiraea) is a plant in the family Rosaceae. Synonyms for the species name are Spiraea bumalda Burv. and Spiraea japonica var. alpina Maxim.

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame') - Blooming

Blooms many saucer-shaped flowers in white, yellow, pink, or purple in spring or summer.

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame') - Growth

Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs. Spiraea does best in full sun or light shade. Plant height varies depending on variety. Some species will reach 7 ft. Works well in a mixed or shrub border. Compact plants are great additions to a rock garden. Low-growing variants of S. japonica are suitable groundcovers. Taller species make nice loose hedges.

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame') - Planting

Propagate from greenwood cuttings in summer. Can also divide suckering species, such as S. x billiardii and S. douglasii, in late fall or early in spring.

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame') - Pest

Aphids, weevils, and scale insects. Other issues include dieback, fireblight, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame') - Soil and irrigation

Spirea is not fussy about soil type but does require regular to moderate water. Does best in rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist.

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