What does a gold mound spirea look like?
Gold Mound spirea is a deciduous shrub that is prized for its bright golden leaves in spring, which turn a brilliant yellow in autumn. It is named for its gold leaves, of course, but also for its mound-like habit: It matures at 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.
Is gold mound spirea invasive?
Gold Mound Spirea japonica is listed as a nonnative invasive shrub, ‘Gold Mound’ is actually a hybrid of Spiraea japonica var. alpina and S. x bumalda ‘Gold Flame’.
What does spirea look like in fall?
When fall rolls around, most spireas’ foliage changes to yellow, orange or red. They turn late, so if you have an early killing frost, they may not change at all. But one of the best, and most consistent for purple-red autumn color, is ‘Tor’ birchleaf spirea.
How big does spirea get?
1½ to 8 feet tall
Plant sizes vary by species and cultivar, and they range from 1½ to 8 feet tall. There are many species of spireas (greater than 80), but only the most commonly encountered species and cultivars are included here.
Will gold mound grow in shade?
Plant specs It prefers a full to part sun location to maintain its vivid leaf color…in more shade it will turn more green than gold.
When to prune goldmound Spirea?
The vibrant yellow leaves are topped in late spring by flat clusters of bright pink blooms that resemble yarrow . As with other late-spring flowering shrubs, prune “Goldmound” spirea in late winter to early spring before new growth begins.
How to care for goldflame Spirea?
Goldflame Spirea Care Light. This shrub prefers to grow in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days. Soil. Goldflame spirea can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay soil. Water. Water new shrubs regularly to maintain lightly moist (but not soggy) soil. Temperature and Humidity. Fertilizer.
What is Gold Mound?
Gold mound duranta ( Duranta erecta “Gold Mound”) grows 2 to 4 feet tall and wide. Its main attraction is its bright yellow foliage, although it does produce small lavender flowers as well. This plant grows well in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9b through 11.
Are Spirea shrubs deer resistant?
The first two “deer resistant’ plants I would like to mention are Spirea and Barberry . These deciduous shrubs are both very popular for their colorful foliage, and in the case of spirea, for its summer blooms. Barberry and Spirea are frequently used in foundation plantings, raised island beds, rock gardens and border gardens.