Goldflame Spirea

Orange Red Growth
Golden Summer Foliage
Pink Flower Clusters

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Goldflame Spirea

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.

Goldflame Spirea

Goldflame Spirea is a compact deciduous shrub loved for orange-red spring growth, golden summer foliage, and clusters of pink flowers. Its rounded habit and vivid leaf color make it a standout for foundation beds, borders, edging, low hedges, and mass plantings.

Why choose Goldflame Spirea?

Choose Goldflame Spirea for season-long color in a tidy, easy landscape size. New foliage emerges with warm coppery-orange to red tones, matures to yellow-green and chartreuse, then may develop attractive fall highlights. Pink summer flowers add a soft floral layer above the bright foliage. Its compact mounded form fits well along walkways, in front of taller shrubs, or repeated in groups for a polished, colorful planting.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Spiraea japonica ‘Goldflame’
Common Name: Goldflame Spirea
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, dense, rounded to mounded shrub

Goldflame Spirea Additional Information

Goldflame Spirea provides a colorful display from spring through fall. Fresh new growth typically opens orange-red to coppery, then matures to golden yellow, lime, or chartreuse through the growing season. In late spring to summer, flat clusters of pink flowers appear above the foliage, adding pollinator-friendly color and a lively contrast against the bright leaves.

This shrub is deciduous, dropping its leaves in winter and returning with fresh colorful growth in spring. It commonly matures around 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making it especially useful for low hedges, foundation edges, mass plantings, mixed borders, and sunny walkway plantings. Goldflame Spirea flowers on new wood, so pruning is simple. Early spring trimming helps refresh the plant, while light shaping after bloom can keep the mound neat and encourage fresh foliage.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Goldflame Spirea in full sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soil. Full sun usually gives the richest foliage color and best flower production. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot sunny beds, containers, or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping it slightly away from the stems. Mulch helps conserve moisture, reduce weeds, and keep the planting bed looking clean.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to maintain a dense, rounded form. Light trimming after flowering can refresh the shape and encourage colorful new foliage.

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FAQs

How big does Goldflame Spirea get?
Goldflame Spirea typically grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making it a great fit for borders, edging, foundations, low hedges, and mass plantings.
What color is Goldflame Spirea foliage?
The foliage emerges orange-red to coppery in spring, matures to golden yellow and chartreuse in summer, and may develop warm fall tones before the plant goes dormant.
When does Goldflame Spirea bloom?
Goldflame Spirea usually blooms from late spring into summer with clusters of pink flowers. Light trimming after bloom helps keep the plant tidy and colorful.
Is Goldflame Spirea evergreen?
No. Goldflame Spirea is deciduous. It loses its leaves in winter and returns with fresh, colorful new growth in spring.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Spiraea × bumalda 'Goldflame
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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