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: Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Pink |
| Foliage Colour: Gold, Green, Red, Yellow | Flowering 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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