Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound' ~ Goldmound Spirea

Gold Mound Spirea is a mounding deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed that emerge gold but matures to yellow-green and gains shades of yellow, oranges, and reds in fall  Flat-topped clusters of pink flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer.  Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.   Type:  Shrub  Origins: Japan Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  3’ - 4' Spacing:  3' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Fall 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:  Barberry, Salvia, Coneflower  IMA