Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Spiraea ‘Goldflame’ — a hardy garden shrub with deep rose-pink and flowering early to mid-summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 17cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous shrub
- Flowering: Early to Mid-Summer (June–August)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun)
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 17cm pot
The detail
Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' is a compact, mound-forming deciduous shrub prized for its striking seasonal foliage and clusters of pretty pink summer flowers. New leaves emerge in shades of bronze and copper-red in spring, maturing to a warm golden-yellow before turning soft green through summer. In autumn, the foliage takes on rich tones of copper, orange and red, providing multi-season interest in any garden setting.
From early to mid-summer, flat clusters of deep rose-pink flowers appear at the tips of the stems, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. This easy-to-grow shrub is ideal for mixed borders, low informal hedging, container planting or as a colourful focal point in smaller gardens. It thrives in most well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance beyond an annual prune in early spring to encourage fresh, vibrant new growth.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun) |
| Flowering | Early to Mid-Summer (June–August) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H6) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Low Hedging, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from early to mid-summer (june–august).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 17cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.