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Family: Spirea
Type: Shrub
Spirea japonica ‘Goldmound’ is an ornamental shrub celebrated for its vibrant golden foliage and pink flowers. This deciduous plant is a compact variety of Spirea, adding a burst of color to any garden setting. The bright yellow leaves emerge in spring and transform into a stunning gold tone, which perfectly complements its clusters of small pink flowers in summer.
Reaching a height and spread of about 2-3 feet, Goldmound Spirea is ideal for small gardens, borders, and container plantings. Its dense, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for creating visual interest in a variety of garden spaces. This shrub is not only known for its aesthetic appeal but also for its ease of care and hardiness, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
Thriving in full sun, Goldmound Spirea requires well-drained soil to perform its best. It’s drought-tolerant once established and can adapt to a variety of soil types. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages vibrant new growth, ensuring the plant remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Hardiness Zone: 3b-4a
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Average to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Height (feet): 3
Average Spread (feet): 4
Average Life Span (years): 20
Form: Round
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Season: From late spring to early summer
Foliage Color: Yellow
Leaf Fall Color: Red
Foliage Shape: Pointy
Bark Color: Brown
Bark Texture: Smooth
Goldmound Spirea is perfect for adding a splash of color to mixed borders and flower beds. Its golden foliage and pink blooms create a striking contrast when paired with plants that have dark or green foliage. Plant it in groups for a bold display of color or as a standalone specimen for a more subtle effect.
Incorporate this Spirea into foundation plantings or use it as a low hedge. Its compact size and bright foliage make it a great choice for edging paths or defining garden spaces. Goldmound Spirea is also suitable for container gardening, brightening up patios, decks, or balconies.
Due to its colorful foliage, Goldmound Spirea is excellent for creating focal points in the garden. Use it to draw attention to a specific area or to add visual interest throughout the seasons.
In a cottage garden, Goldmound Spirea adds a cheerful and colorful element. Its informal growth habit and bright foliage complement the lush, diverse plantings typical of this garden style.
For formal gardens, Goldmound Spirea can be used to create symmetry and structure. Its neat, mounding habit and consistent color make it a suitable choice for formal landscape designs.
In contemporary gardens, Goldmound Spirea brings a touch of nature with its bright foliage. Its modern appeal fits well with minimalist and structured garden concepts.
Use Goldmound Spirea in sensory gardens where its vibrant foliage and soft pink flowers can be fully appreciated. Plant it alongside pathways or seating areas where its color and texture can be enjoyed up close.
In spring, Goldmound Spirea's foliage emerges in bright shades of yellow, signaling the start of the growing season.
During summer, the shrub is adorned with clusters of small pink flowers, creating a beautiful contrast with its golden leaves.
In the fall, the leaves of Goldmound Spirea may turn to shades of orange and red, adding autumnal interest to the garden.
In winter, Goldmound Spirea loses its leaves, but its branching structure still provides interest in the landscape, especially when dusted with frost or snow.
Goldmound Spirea should be planted in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade. Ideal locations include open garden beds, borders, and areas where its golden foliage can be highlighted.
This shrub thrives in full sun, which encourages the most vibrant foliage color, but it can also tolerate partial shade, where its color may be slightly less intense.
Goldmound Spirea prefers well-drained soil and is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Space plants about 2-3 feet apart. This allows each plant enough room to mature fully and ensures adequate air circulation, promoting plant health.
The best time to plant Goldmound Spirea is in the spring or fall, allowing the plant to establish itself during milder weather.
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the shrub in the hole, fill it with soil, and water well. Mulching can help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, Goldmound Spirea is relatively drought-tolerant.
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
Prune in late winter or early spring. Pruning encourages fresh growth and maintains the desired shape and size of the shrub.
In spring, remove any dead branches and apply fertilizer. Begin regular watering as new growth appears.
Continue regular watering, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms.
Reduce watering and prepare the plant for winter. No fertilization is needed during this time.
Goldmound Spirea is hardy and does not require special winter care. However, in regions with harsh winters, a layer of mulch can provide extra root protection.
Yes, its flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
While typically used as a border plant, Goldmound Spirea can be planted en masse to create a colorful groundcover effect.
With proper care, Goldmound Spirea can be a long-lived addition to the garden, thriving for many years.
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