Spirea – Vibrant Color & Easy Care—Gold Mound, Neon Flash and others available
Brighten your garden with the lasting color and reliable performance of Spirea. Gold Mound Spirea (Spiraea japonica ‘Gold Mound’) stands out for its brilliant golden foliage and clusters of soft pink blooms in late spring to early summer. With a compact habit and minimal care needs, Spirea is perfect for borders, mass plantings, and mixed beds.
- Deer Resistant: Moderately deer resistant—deer usually avoid but may sample new growth.
- Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun for best foliage color and abundant blooms; tolerates light shade.
- Water Needs: Prefers well-drained soil; water regularly during establishment and in dry spells.
- Height at Maturity: Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide, forming a neat, rounded mound.
- Growth Habit: Dense, compact, and mounded; moderate growth rate.
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–8.
Planting Tips:
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space plants 2–3 feet apart for a seamless hedge or border. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Other Varieties:
Happy Rock Nursery also grows other beautiful Spirea varieties, each offering unique foliage and flower colors—ask us for recommendations to suit your landscape!
Call to Action:
Ready to add vivid color and easy-care beauty to your garden? Gold Mound and Neon Flash Spirea for a landscape that shines from spring through fall!
Mature Gold Mound and Neon Flash Spirea
