How big does a gold mound spirea get?
2 to 3 ft. tall
Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’
| Botanical Pronunciation | spy-REE-a juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growth to 2 to 3 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
What goes with gold mound spirea?
Shrubs – Barberries, other Spireas, Loropetalums, Abelias, Junipers, Hollies and other drought tolerant shrubs or sun-loving shrubs. Ornamental Grasses – Maiden Grass, Pampas Grass, Muhly Grass and other hardy ornamental grasses. Perennials – Lantanas, Daylilies, Sedums, and other sun-loving perennials.
Is gold mound spirea evergreen?
Gold Mound spirea is a deciduous shrub that is prized for its bright golden leaves in spring, which turn a brilliant yellow in autumn.
How do you take care of a gold mound?
Plant care Place it in a well-drained area, the more sun the better for the most vibrant leaf color. Trim to shape anytime, and prune it back fairly hard in spring – late March to early April. Water regularly, and fertilize with a good granular fertilizer 3 times a year (spring, summer and autumn).
What does spirea look like in fall?
When fall rolls around, most spireas’ foliage changes to yellow, orange or red. They turn late, so if you have an early killing frost, they may not change at all. But one of the best, and most consistent for purple-red autumn color, is ‘Tor’ birchleaf spirea.
What looks good with goldflame spirea?
Companion Plants To have a good succession of color in the garden, goldflame spirea plants should be planted with ideal companion plants. For a mixed shrub border, you can plant ‘goldflame’ with other deciduous shrubs such as forsythia, daphne, and clethra.
Where should spirea be planted?
full sun
Spirea performs best in full sun, producing more blooms, vibrant color and brighter fall foliage. Plants can take light shade, with spring bloomers more shade tolerant than summer bloomers.
How do you prune a gold mound?
Cut all the stems of the “Goldmound” spirea down to within 3 inches of the ground to ensure fresh, lush growth and many blooms. This can be done annually or every few years as the plant begins to look leggy or outgrows its space.
What is gold mound spirea?
‘Goldmound Spirea’ is a cultivar deciduous shrub in the Roseaceae (rose) family with characteristically golden colored leaves. It is a hybrid cross between S. japonica ‘Alpina’ and S. japonica ‘Goldflame’. Compact in habit, this shrub boasts showy small pink flowers that appear in late spring and attract butterflies.