Goldflame Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame'
spy-REE-uh bum-AL-duh
Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A dense, upright Mounding shrub with attractive bronze-tinged new growth in spring. Panicles of rosy red flowers rise above the foliage in summer, creating a dynamic contrast. Excellent for brightening shrub borders. Good heat tolerance.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Compact Rounded
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
4–6 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division