Spirea Gold Flame A compact, deciduous spirea valued for its colourful foliage and summer flowers. Young leaves emerge bronze-red before turning rich golden-yellow through summer and taking on coppery tints in autumn, while flat clusters of small pink flowers appear in early to midsummer. Best leaf colour and flowering occur in full sun, on moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Ideal for mixed borders, edging and low informal hedges; lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Position: Full sun to light shade Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Plant at a Glance light:sun light:light-shade facing:south facing:west facing:east facing:north soiltype:moderate-fertile soilmoisture:normal foliage:deciduous flowering:june flowering:july flowercolour:pink leafcolour:yellow size:60-90cm