Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

Also Known As

Spiraea 'Gold Flame'
Spiraea x bumalda 'Gold Flame'
Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame'
Goldflame Japanese Spiraea
Spirea Goldflame

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Orange new growth makes this dwarf shrub a colorful addition to the garden; clusters of pink summer flowers are an added bonus. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Very similar to Goldmound Spirea, Gold Flame Spirea has bright golden yellow foliage and pink flowers. However, the tips of each stem are bright orange or red giving it a much more interesting color pallet. This is best paired with blue or deep green colored plants like many Hosta varieties. If pairing with red or purple plants, Goldmound Spirea is usually a better choice.

Gold Flame Spirea looks its best when pruned into a formal shape in winter, although many people let their specimens choose their own shape with great success. Good for container gardening, will tolerate hard sites.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Deciduous shrub with orangish to bronze-red new growth reminds one of fiery flames. These change to yellow and yellow-green, then finally to a more solid green. In fall, the colors are repeated and the foliage turns back to orangish and red tones. Pink flowers appear in late spring to compliment the foliage.

By: Garden World

A dense shrub with bright yellow-green leaves that turn a brilliant coppery orange in fall. Clusters of bright pink flowers bloom from spring to early summer.

By: Maples N More Nursery

A clump forming, deciduous shrub. A fantastic foliage plant, the lance shaped leaves start a coppery pink, then turn bright yellow and gradually fade to green. In Summer bunches of small, deep pink flowers are produced. Ideal for borders or anywhere a hilight of colour is needed. Easily grown in any well drained soil. Cut back as necessary.

By: Zephs

Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

By: Fantastic Plants

Height and spread about 3 feet. Likes full sun. A broad, flat topped low growing shrub with erect branches. Small light pink flowers midsummer until frost. New leaves are pink and gold and fall color can be spectacular. Zones 3 - 8.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Good source of summer color. New growth is pinkish, turning green with maturity. Flat flower clusters of reddish blooms are borne at branch ends. Excellent, low border creating colorful contrast. Low maintenance. Best foliage in full sun. "Appears to be on fire when the new foliage emerges." (Dirr) Leaves remain late, usually into December. Awesome Fall Color!