Spirea ‘Gold Mound’

Scott's Nursery Ltd.

$24.99
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Add a permanent ray of sunshine to your garden! This award-winning shrub is a glowing treasure, featuring vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that remains brilliant from the moment it emerges in spring through the heat of summer. In early summer, the sun-kissed mound is decorated with dainty clusters of soft pink flowers, creating a stunning "candy-colored" contrast that brightens up any border or walkway.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

2–3' H x 3–4' W

Zone:

4-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Gold Mound Spirea, Japanese Spirea

Scientific Name:

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound'

Type:

Ornamental / Flowering Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit: Dense and bushy.
  • Form: Neat, rounded mound.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate.
  • Longevity: 20+ years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun.
  • Soil Preferences: Thrives in average, well-drained soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to clay, sand, and various pH levels.
  • Watering: Average moisture; prefers consistent watering but is drought-tolerant once mature.

Special Features:

Award of Garden Merit; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Pollution tolerant; Attracts butterflies.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Small, flat-topped clusters of light pink flowers in June and July.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage can take on attractive yellowish-orange or reddish tints.
  • Bark: Slender, reddish-brown twigs.

Garden Value:

A landscape staple for low-maintenance colour. Perfect as a low hedge, a bright accent in rock gardens, or for massing as a colourful groundcover that suppresses weeds.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Nectar-rich blooms are a favorite for bees and butterflies.
  • Human: Ideal for providing high-visibility color in "difficult" spots and small urban yards.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Space 2–3 feet apart for a continuous border. Best planted in early spring or autumn.

Care:

  • Light: Needs full sun to maintain its signature golden-yellow color; foliage will fade to lime-green in shady spots.
  • Moisture: Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, it is quite resilient.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Apply a general-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring. Minimal pruning is required to keep its neat shape.

Tolerances:

Deer, Drought, Clay Soil, Urban Pollution.

Tips For Success:

Shear the plant back by about one-third after the first flush of flowers fades. This encourages a potential light rebloom and keeps the golden foliage looking fresh and tidy.

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