Flowering
July to September
Japanese spirea 'Goldflame' - Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'
(small deciduous ornamental shrub with summer flowering and decorative foliage)
Origin and characteristics
'Goldflame' is a cultivar of Spiraea japonica, native to East Asia. Selected for its remarkable ornamental qualities, it offers triple interest: colourful foliage, abundant flowering, and a size suitable for small spaces.
It belongs to the Rosaceae family, like roses and hawthorns.
Description and features
- Height : 60–80 cm
- Width : 80–100 cm
- Habit : Compact, rounded, bushy
- Foliage : Deciduous, changing
- Spring : orange-red
- Summer : bright yellow
- Autumn : light green to copper
- Flowering : July to September
- Flowers : Flat clusters of small dark carmine-pink flowers, nectar-rich
- Hardiness : Very good (down to -20 °C)
Exposure and soil
- Exposure : Full sun for vivid foliage; tolerates light shade
- Soil : Light, fertile, fresh but well-drained
- Tolerance : Resistant to diseases and urban conditions
Planting
- Period : Autumn or spring
- Spacing : 50–80 cm
- Preparation : Mix mature compost into soil at planting
Watering
- After planting : Regular watering until established
- Later : Water during prolonged heat, especially in early years
Pruning
- When : Late winter (Feb–Mar)
- How :
- Cut back to 10–20 cm to stimulate colourful new shoots
- Remove old or damaged branches
Propagation
- Cuttings : Softwood in summer, hardwood in autumn
- Division : Possible in spring or autumn
Garden use
- Flower borders
- Colourful beds
- Urban or small gardens
- Containers for terraces and balconies
- Combinations with lavender, groundcover roses, ornamental grasses
Disease protection
- Robust plant
- Rarely affected by diseases
- Occasional aphids; treatment rarely needed
Tips for healthy growth
- Plant in full sun for maximum foliage colour
- Prune hard annually to maintain compact habit
- Mulch in summer to retain soil moisture
Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame', with its fiery colours and generous flowering, is a true gem for borders, low hedges, and beds. Easy to grow and adaptable, it suits all gardens, even the smallest.
Features
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Common name :
Japanese spirea Goldflame
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Family :
Rosaceae
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Category :
shrub
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Spread :
1 m
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Foliage :
deciduous
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Color of flowers :
dark carmine pink
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Use :
ground cover - rock garden - shrubbery - hedge
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Soil :
rich and well-drained
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Habit :
bushy
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Earth to use :
universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
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Enemies :
nothing to report
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Possible diseases :
resistant to diseases
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