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 green foliage. 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
Foliage: deciduous green
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.