Spiraea japonica 'Firelight'

Also Known As

Spiraea bumalda 'Fire Light'
Spiraea japonica 'Fire Light'
Fire Light Japanese Spirea
Fire Light Spirea

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Spiraea japonica 'Firelight' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Firelight' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Firelight'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Firelight'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This glowing, luminous shrub provides a brilliant pop of color to the landscape. The foliage emerges a rich apricot color before maturing to soft gold; the new and old leaves together create a beautiful color combination. This low growing 2' tall by 4' wide shrub is decorated in summer with rose-colored flowers. The foliage makes a colorful display again in fall when its leaves turn fiery-red. This cultivar looks great planted in front of dark leaved specimens. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The new growth is a rich red-orange, deeper than that of its parent, 'Goldflame'. In summer, the foliage loses its vibrancy but does not produce all-green reversions. Fall color is often a fiery red. The pink flowers produced in early summer play second fiddle to the foliage display. Bushy habit.