Bright yellow foliage matures to yellow-green in summer and turns a coppery-orange in fall. Pink flowers in the summer contrast with the leaves. Displays extraordinary heat tolerance once established.
Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise. The plant's compact habit makes it a good choice in the foreground of shrub borders, contrasting nicely with many other colors in the garden. It is a moderate grower, three to four feet tall, spreading wider. Deciduous. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering. Full sun. Moderate grower to 3 feet tall, 4 feet wide. Cutting grown.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Spiraea spp. |
Foliage: |
Deciduous |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun |
Bloom Time: |
Summer |
Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Bush Form |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Hardiness: |
03 |