Does Goldmound spirea need full sun?
Light. Gold Mound spirea prefers full sun, when possible, but will tolerate light shade. Planting it in a sunny location helps to ensure the best color.
Is spirea Goldmound perennial?
Great color addition to a shrub or perennial border, or to brighten patio or terrace in decorative containers. Deciduous….Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’
| Botanical Pronunciation | spy-REE-a juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Does spirea need sun or shade?
Spireas (Spiraea species) are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. These attractive shrubs are fast growing and should be grown in full sun for best flowering. They can, however, tolerate partial shade. Some are spring bloomers; whereas others bloom in the summer.
What can I plant with Goldmound spirea?
The flowers attract butterflies. Plant this shrub with evergreens or dark green plants where it will shine. It pairs well with barberry, daylilies, bachelor’s buttons and roses.
How do you care for spirea Goldmound?
Spiraea japonica ‘Gold Mound’ Flat-topped clusters of dark-pink flowers bloom in late-spring to early summer. Grows best with moderate amounts of water and in full sun.
Will spirea grow under trees?
Some of the more popular shade- and root-tolerant woodland plants include understory shrubs such as oakleaf hydrangea, azaleas, euonymus, variegated aucuba, soft-tip yucca, nandina, many hollies, mahonia, and spirea. These generally do very well, as you can see from a drive around any older, established neighborhoods.
What can I plant next to spirea?
They look especially good paired with bigleaf hydrangeas. Or set them near clumps of hostas that will take some sun. Since spirea blossoms are mainly flat clusters, contrast the flower shapes you plant nearby. Narrow purple spikes of salvia or upright plumes of astilbe add nice variety.
What plants grow well with spirea?
Plants that go well with spirea are sun loving shrubs, perennials and annuals. Some of our favorite plants to grow with spirea are weigela, viburnum, loropetalum, low growing junipers and ornamental grasses.