Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'
Gold Flame Spirea
Description
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Gold, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.