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Neon Flash Spirea

Vivid Pink Blooms
Compact Rounded Habit
Burgundy Fall Color

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Neon Flash 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
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Neon Flash Spirea

Neon Flash Spirea is a compact deciduous shrub with vivid red-pink summer flower clusters, fresh green foliage, and burgundy fall tones. Its tidy mounded habit makes it a colorful choice for foundation beds, borders, edging, low hedges, and mass plantings.

Why choose Neon Flash Spirea?

Choose Neon Flash Spirea for bright flower color in an easy, compact landscape form. This Japanese spirea selection offers a neat rounded habit that fits beautifully in smaller beds, along walkways, or in repeating groups for seasonal impact. The bold red-pink blooms stand out in summer, while the foliage provides clean texture through the season and develops attractive burgundy tones in fall. It is a practical option for gardeners who want dependable color without needing a large shrub.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’
Common Name: Neon Flash Japanese spirea
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, dense, mounded shrub

Neon Flash Spirea Additional Information

Neon Flash Spirea blooms in late spring to summer, producing flat-topped clusters of bright red-pink flowers that attract pollinators and add lively color to sunny plantings. The foliage emerges fresh green and remains attractive through the growing season, then often shifts to burgundy fall tones before dropping for winter.

This shrub is deciduous and naturally compact, commonly reaching about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Its smaller scale makes it useful for front-of-border plantings, low hedges, foundation edges, walkway borders, and mass plantings where repeated color is desired. Neon Flash Spirea blooms on new wood, so pruning is simple. A light trim after the first bloom can refresh the plant’s shape, and early spring pruning can help maintain dense, vigorous growth.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Neon Flash Spirea in full sun to partial shade with well-drained garden soil. Full sun encourages the strongest flower display and most compact growth. 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 sites or sandy soils.

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

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and refresh growth. Lightly shear or trim after the first bloom to keep the plant tidy and encourage additional summer color.

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FAQs

How big does Neon Flash Spirea get?
Neon Flash Spirea typically grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it a good choice for borders, low hedges, edging, and foundation plantings.
When does Neon Flash Spirea bloom?
Neon Flash Spirea blooms from late spring into summer with vivid red-pink flower clusters. A light trim after blooming can help maintain a neat shape and support more seasonal color.
Where should I plant Neon Flash Spirea?
Plant it in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It works well along walkways, in mass plantings, mixed borders, low hedges, and sunny foundation beds.

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Thrives
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 4 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Red
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, #5 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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