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.

What You Receive:

• 1 x Spiraea Goldflame plant, supplied in a 17cm pot, garden ready

Key Features:

• Eye-catching foliage that changes colour through the seasons – bronze-red in spring, golden-yellow to green in summer, and warm copper-orange in autumn


• Clusters of deep rose-pink flowers from early to mid-summer


• Compact, bushy habit – well suited to borders, containers and low hedging


• Fully hardy and easy to grow in most garden conditions


• Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators


• Low maintenance – simply prune back in early spring for the best foliage display

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'


• Common Names: Goldflame Spirea, Japanese Spirea


• Classification: Deciduous shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 60–90 cm x 60–90 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming Deciduous Shrub


• Perfect For: Borders, Low Hedging, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens


• Flowering Time: Early to Mid-Summer (June–August)


• Flower Colour: Deep Rose-Pink


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun)


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained – tolerates most soil types


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H6)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Deciduous Shrub


• Foliage: Bronze-Red in Spring, Golden-Yellow to Green in Summer, Copper-Orange in Autumn


• Pruning: Prune back to a low framework in early spring to encourage colourful new growth

Planting Tips:

Plant in a position that receives full sun for the most vibrant foliage colour. Spiraea Goldflame is adaptable to most well-drained garden soils and, once established, is tolerant of dry spells. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots become established. An annual mulch of well-rotted compost in spring will help retain moisture and support healthy growth.

Notes: This variety is supplied in Goldflame, known for its distinctive colour-changing foliage that provides interest from spring through to autumn.