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Introducing the Gold Mound Spirea, a compact and vibrant shrub known for its bright golden foliage and graceful, mounded shape. This gold mound spirea plant is perfect for adding pops of color to your garden throughout the growing season. As a low-maintenance plant, the Gold Mound Spirea is ideal for garden borders, foundation plantings, or as a standout in mixed shrub beds. It’s also known for its beautiful summer blooms of pink flowers, adding an extra layer of visual interest to your landscape.
Why Choose Gold Mound Spirea?
- Bright Golden Foliage: The Gold Mound Spirea stands out for its eye-catching golden-yellow leaves that provide striking contrast in any garden. The color intensifies in full sun, adding brightness and warmth to your landscape.
- Low-Maintenance and Hardy: This gold mound bush is a hardy, resilient plant that thrives in various conditions and requires minimal upkeep, making it perfect for beginner gardeners or those seeking easy-care landscaping solutions.
- Seasonal Flowers: In addition to its vibrant foliage, the Gold Mound Spirea produces lovely pink flowers in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding an extra burst of color to your garden.
- Compact and Versatile: With a manageable size, this meadowsweet plant fits well into smaller gardens or as a low-growing border in larger landscapes. Pair it with other colorful shrubs like the Dwarf Burning Bush or Tardiva Hydrangea for a varied and attractive garden.
Other Names for Gold Mound Spirea
- Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' (scientific name)
- Gold Mound Bush
- Meadowsweet Plant
- Golden Spirea
These alternate names help ensure you’re choosing the right variety of spirea, known for its striking foliage and compact form.
Practical Considerations
The Gold Mound Spirea thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, though it can tolerate partial shade. It’s also drought-tolerant once established, making it a hardy choice for various climates. For more flowering shrubs, explore our Shrubs Collection.
Specifications:
- Name: Gold Mound Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound')
- Grow Zone: 4 to 9
- Growth Speed: Medium
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Average Full-Grown Height: 2 to 3 feet
- Average Full-Grown Width: 3 to 4 feet
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (pink flowers)
Gold Mound Spirea Size
The Gold Mound Spirea is known for its compact, mounded form, typically reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width. This makes it an excellent choice for small spaces or as a colorful accent in larger gardens.
Estimated Size
The Gold Mound Spirea you receive will vary depending on the pot size and root system. With proper care, this shrub will quickly establish itself and become a vibrant focal point in your garden. For more colorful shrubs, explore our Forsythia and other flowering plants.
Explore More About Gold Mound Spirea
For more information on how to care for your Gold Mound Spirea or to explore other easy-care shrubs, visit our FAQ page.
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Shipping
Shipping
All of our trees ship Bareroot which means they will ship with no soil and no pot. This allows the plants to have a safer trip through the mail as well as to cut down on shipping costs majorly. The roots will be carefully removed from the pot they are growing in, and then wrapped in moist material with the roots sealed up to keep them moist during transit.
Shipping Restrictions
Shipping Restrictions
To follow your state regulations, we can not ship this plant to California, AZ, AK, HI
Deliveries to WA, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD MUST be shipped Bareroot.
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Will My Plant Have Leaves?
Will My Plant Have Leaves?
The arrival of your plant may vary depending on the season you order. In zone 6, plants have leaves during the growing season but not in late fall, winter, or early spring when they are dormant.
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Our method involves combining potted and bareroot plants. They are initially grown in pots before being carefully shipped without the pot or heavy dirt, as per shipping regulations. The plant is then sent to you bareroot.
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What Is A Dormant Tree?
What Is A Dormant Tree?
A dormant tree is a deciduous plant that appears asleep and does not have leaves upon arrival. Proper planting and care are necessary until it awakens in the growing season.
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What Is A Grow Zone?
What Is A Grow Zone?
A grow zone is the precise USDA zone where you reside. Certain plants are not adaptable to colder zones, while others struggle in warmer zones. Familiarizing yourself with your zone and the plant's compatibility is vital. Click Here to learn more about grow zones.
What If I Have Other Questions?
What If I Have Other Questions?
We have a great FAQ page that answers many more questions and in great detail to help you have success with your new plants! See Our Frequently Asked Questions Here.
