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Goldflame spirea is a compact flowering shrub and one of the popular deciduousspirea shrubs.
Goldflame Spirea Care
Here are the basic steps to successfully growing the low-maintenance Goldflame spirea.
Too little light can lead to poor foliage color and reduced flowering.
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Soil
Goldflame spirea can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay soil.
But it thrives in richloamy soilwith good drainage.
The shrub likes a slightly acidic to neutralsoil pHbetween 5.5 and 7.5 and can tolerate a slightly alkaline soil.
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Water
Water new shrubs regularly to maintain lightly moist (but not soggy) soil.
Mature spirea shrubs have some drought tolerance but still prefer a moderate amount of soil moisture.
So water whenever the soil becomes dry.
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But dont allow the roots to sit in pooled water, as this can lead to root rot.
In general, it is quite hardy to the temperature swings within its growing zones.
And typically humidity is not an issue unless high humidity causes the soil to remain soggy.
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Fertilizer
This shrub is not a heavy feeder.
Apply a slow-release, general-purpose garden fertilizer in the early spring as new growth is just beginning.
For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.
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It also can be beneficial to mix somecompostinto the soil around the shrub.
Also, clean up the shrubs shape if necessary by taking out any unsightly or weak stems.
Then, in the summer, remove the spent blooms and lightly prune the stems once flowering is complete.
This can encourage a second bloom for the season.
The shrub can be easily propagated by softwood cuttings, which is done in the late spring.
What Do Goldflame Spirea Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Goldflame spirea flowers grow as clusters of tiny pink five-petal blooms.
The flower has a subtle sweet scent that attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
you’re free to fix this by cutting back on the fertilizer.
Or, when you fertilize it before the next growing season, use afertilizer high in phosphorus.
Deadheading Goldflame Spirea
Deadhead faded Goldflame spirea blooms to encourage more flowering.
Common Problems With Goldflame Spirea
Goldflame spirea is very forgiving and easy to grow.
But, keep on top of any signs of browning or yellowing.
If you just transplanted the shrub, it may be in shock and recovering.
Take care of the shrub, water it well, and it should rebound.
Spirea often easily rebounds once the issue is resolved.
Yellowing Leaves
The plant is likely sitting in soggy, poorly draining soil.
A mature spirea plant in the ground does not need watering.
If the plant is young, let the ground dry out before giving it another drink.
Spirea needs sun and well-draining soil.
Japanese spiraea.Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.
