Plant Detail

Spiraea japonica |Gold Mound|

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' (Japanese Spirea) is a compact, spreading deciduous shrub with golden yellow ovate leaves in spring, fading to greenish-yellow as the summer progresses. The foliage turns lovely shades of orange, red and yellow in the fall. In late spring, flat sprays of small pink flowers are on display. Perfect for contrasting and brightening the landscape, this spirea cultivar is a wonderful ball of fire for borders and containers. Great as a low hedge too!

  • Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
  • full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in averagemedium moisturewell-drained soils. Tolerates light shade as well as a wide range of soil conditions.
  • Perfect choice for bordersfoundation plantingscottage gardenscity gardensrock gardens, or containers.
  • Attracts butterflies but is ignored by deer.
  • Virtually pest and disease free.
  • Flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed. If overgrown can be renovated by cutting back hard immediately after flowering.
  • Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or by division in autumn or spring.
  • Spiraea japonica species is native to Japan. It can be an aggressive self-seeder and spread in the garden by suckering.

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Requirement
Hardiness 4,5,6,7,8,9
Heat Zones 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2A, 2B, 3A, A2, A3, 3B
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Rosacea
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height 2' - 3'
Spread 3' - 4'
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
Planting Place Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers