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Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' (Japanese meadowsweet) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium lime and pastel yellow in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' (Japanese meadowsweet) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.