
Japanese Spirea
Spiraea japonica Gold Mound
Brighten your landscape with the vibrant, golden foliage of Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound', a compact and cheerful shrub perfect for adding year-round color.
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About this plant
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' is a dazzling deciduous shrub celebrated for its luminous, golden-yellow foliage that holds its brilliance from spring through fall. In late spring to early summer, clusters of delicate pink flowers emerge, creating a delightful contrast against the sunny leaves and attracting pollinators to your garden. This low-maintenance shrub boasts a tidy, mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a vibrant accent in smaller gardens or containers. Its consistent color and compact size ensure a polished and inviting look throughout the growing season. 'Gold Mound' adds enduring charm and a splash of sunshine to any landscape design. Easy to grow and exceptionally adaptable, it's a stellar performer that consistently delivers on color and form, enhancing curb appeal and garden vibrancy.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal maintenance once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Deadheading spent flowers is not necessary but can promote rebloom.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium; drought-tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Medium