Gold Thread Spirea is a compact upright arching deciduous shrub with petite willow-like leaves that that stays golden yellow with tints of red in fall. Flat-topped clusters of soft pink flowers cover the plant from late spring into summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
S. albiflora x S japonica Hybrid |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Coneflower, Weigela
Image: Jerzy Opioła, Spiraea x bumalda, CC BY-SA 4.0
