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Japanese spirea Goldflame

Spiraea Japonica Goldflame

The Japanese spirea Goldflame is a small shrub with a rounded port. Its dark pink carmine flowers appear from July to September, its foliage is at first orange-red, and then bright yellow and, finally, green. Ideal for small gardens.
€6.30
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Availability date: 31/03/2026

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Description

Height at maturity 1 m
Wingspan at maturity 1 m
Exposure sun
Flowering July to September
Hardiness -30°C
Origin China - Japan

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

  • Common name : Japanese spirea Goldflame
  • Family : Rosaceae
  • Category : shrub
  • Spread : 1 m
  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Color of flowers : dark carmine pink
  • Use : ground cover - rock garden - shrubbery - hedge
  • Soil : rich and well-drained
  • Habit : bushy
  • Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
  • Enemies : nothing to report
  • Possible diseases : resistant to diseases

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

  • Step 1 As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
  • Step 2 Each order is processed individually.
  • Step 3 Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
  • Step 4 Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
  • Step 5 Packages are ready to be shipped.

Our delivery methods

Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

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