Spiraea jap. 'Goldflame' - 25-30 CM C1.5

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Goldflame' (Spiraea japonica) is a bushy, compact, deciduous small shrub with decorative, lanceolate, golden-yellow leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears pink-coloured flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from July to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea bumalda 'Goldflame'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers * red shoots

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Goldflame' are golden yellow, lanceolate, serrated. Red shoots.

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

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Goldflame' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m 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 pink-coloured flowers of Japanese spiraea 'Goldflame' appear in umbrella racemes from July to September.

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

Root
Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.