Spiraea jap. 'Firelight' - 30-40 CM C1.5

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Firelight' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact small shrub that produces purple-red flowers. They appear from June to July. The Japanese spiraea 'Firelight' also has lanceolate, light green leaves. The green-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * green-red shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Firelight' are light green, lanceolate, alternate. Green-red shoots. Japanese spiraea 'Firelight' turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Firelight' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Firelight' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and is approx. 20 - 40 cm wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from June to July.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging