Spirea ‘Flaming Mound’

Pepinieres De Production Trussart Ltee

$29.99
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Ignite your garden borders with a slow-burning fire of colour! This compact beauty lives up to its name, emerging in spring with vibrant red and orange new growth that settles into a brilliant gold and chartreuse. In summer, the "flaming" foliage provides a high-contrast stage for dainty clusters of pink flowers. It’s a petite powerhouse that brings a constant glow to any sunny spot.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

2-3' H x W

Zone:

4-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Flaming Mound Spirea, Japanese Spirea

Scientific Name:

Spiraea japonica ‘Flaming Mound’

Type:

Ornamental / Flowering Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit: Dense, low-growing, and bushy.
  • Form: Neat, rounded mound.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate.
  • Longevity: 20+ years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun to light Part Shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to most soils, including clay and slightly alkaline conditions.
  • Watering: Average needs; does best with supplemental water during dry summer spells.

Special Features:

Multi-season colour; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant once established; Attracts butterflies.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Flat-topped clusters of pink flowers in early to mid-summer.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage transitions into rich shades of red and orange.
  • Bark: Fine-textured, slender brown stems.

Garden Value:

Perfect for low-maintenance edging along walkways, massing as a colorful groundcover, or as a bright "filler" in mixed perennial beds. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
  • Human: Excellent for small urban yards and adding high-impact color to front-entry landscapes without needing constant pruning.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Space 2 feet apart for a dense, low hedge. Very easy to transplant and best done in spring or fall.

Care:

  • Light: Needs full sun to keep the foliage colors intense; leaves may turn more green in shade.
  • Moisture: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during the first year.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a potential second flush of blooms and tidy the appearance.

Tolerances:

Deer, Rabbits, Drought (moderate), Clay Soil, Urban Pollution

Tips For Success:

Shear the plant back lightly after the flowers fade to maintain its tight, mounded shape and stimulate a fresh burst of the "flaming" new foliage.

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