Common name:Gold Flame Spirea
Botanical name:Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'
The 'Gold Flame' is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 3'-4'. New leaves emerge with a bronze color, and turn yellow as they expand. The flowers are rosy red from June through the fall season. It should be grown with full sun.
Common name:Common Snowball
Botanical name:Viburnum opulus 'Snowball'
The 'Roseum' is a large, deciduous shrub with leaves that are 2"-4" long and as wide, and are maple-like in shape. Large, "snowball" clusters of white flowers are grown in the spring. The foliage turns to pleasing shades of red and orange. Growth should occur under conditions of full sun.
Designer: Homeowner
Photographer: GardenSoft
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
