Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’
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Planted mainly in open pine forest.
Japanese Spirea, Japanese Meadowsweet, Maybush
Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Spiraea (spy-REE-ah)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Goldmound
Additional cultivar information: (aka Gold Mound)
Synonym:Spiraea x bumalda
Category:
Shrubs
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Chartreuse/Yellow
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
