Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Spirea japonica 'Goldflame' is a colourful shrub. The foliage emerges bronze-red in spring, maturing to bright yellow and then green. From midsummer clusters of dark pink flowers appear, contrasting the glowing foliage. Compact and easy to grow, it makes a fantastic low hedge.
Grow Spirea japonica 'Goldflame' in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Prune annually after flowering, to maintain its shape.
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Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ and wildlife
Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ poisonous?
Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ has no toxic effects reported.
