Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm®

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Mertyann'

Also Known As

Spiraea japonica 'Dakota Gold Charm'
Spiraea japonica 'Dakota Goldcharm'
Dakota Goldcharm Spirea

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 16"-24"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm® plant details

Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm® is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with bronze and gold foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm®

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and gold
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm®

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This miniature version of Goldflame becomes a mound 12-18" tall with leaves that open deep-red before turning to chartreuse and showy pink flowers in late spring; perfect for container/foundation/edger/groundcover. S/M

By: Forestfarm

I am really not much on Spiraeas and prefer 'Ogon' to most all of the others. Yet there is a certain charm in this one because it is tough, deer proof, and small. I have tucked it in here and there in sun and part shade spots and it just keeps on doing it's thing and popping a pink bloom here and there all summer. Can't really ask for more!