Japanese spirea typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Japanese spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf'
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf') is a beautiful deciduous shrub with golden-hued foliage. It reaches maximum heights of 3 feet tall and wide and is hardy to USDA Zone 4. Producing small white flowers during late spring or early summer, it is a favorite amongst gardeners due to its compact size and attractive foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, and once established, it is low maintenance and tolerates drought. Ideal for mass planting, hedges, or as an accent, it adds color and texture to any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich
Fruits:
gold,red Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese spirea should be watered approximately once every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on rainfall and the time of year. During the spring and summer growing season, it requires more frequent and thorough watering, while in winter it will need less frequent, lighter irrigation. It is important to ensure the soil stays moist but not soggy to help avoid root rot. The water should soak the soil to a depth of 6 inches, and in periods of extreme heat or drought, water may need to be applied more often.
sunlight
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf') grows best in full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The best time of day for sunlight depends on your geographic location, and for many gardeners it will be in the morning hours when the sun is not as intense. For gardeners in warmer climates, more afternoon sunlight may be necessary in order to avoid sun burning the delicate foliage.
pruning
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before any buds appear. Remove any diseased or damaged branches, and then lightly prune away any weak or overgrown branches so that the shrub maintains a neat, well-balanced shape. If you want to maintain the size of the shrub, it is best to not remove more than 1-third of the overall growth each year. When pruning, always make sure to cut the stems back to a healthy bud or branch union.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Japanese spirea typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf' is in July and August.
