Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' ~ Goldflame Spirea size-7-g Clusters of small greenish-white flowers

Clusters of small greenish-white flowers bloom in summer attracting bees before giving way to small attractive pink berries that mature in fall

In southern states grows best with afternoon shade and dry

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slugs/snails

Cut back foliage in spring to encourage new growth

Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' ~ Goldflame Spirea size-7-g Clusters of small greenish-white flowersGoldflame Spirea is a dense irregular mounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp toothed leaves with bronze red new growth that matures to yellow green and gains yellow orange copper hues in fall. Flat topped clusters of rose pink flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Syn. with S. x bumalda 'Goldflame' Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 3' 4'