Glow Girl Spirea is a vibrant and eye-catching deciduous shrub that adds a burst of color to any garden or landscape. With its compact, mounded form and arching branches, this cultivar of spirea features brilliant golden-yellow foliage that emerges in spring, intensifying in color as the season progresses. Clusters of small white flowers adorn the branches in late spring to early summer, creating a striking contrast against the bright foliage. As summer transitions to fall, the leaves take on shades of orange and red, providing further visual interest. Glow Girl Spirea is versatile and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and sun exposures, though it performs best in full sun to partial shade. This low-maintenance shrub is prized for its ease of care and ability to tolerate drought once established, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or mixed shrub borders.
- Size: Typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to various soil types.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, it is drought tolerant and only requires occasional watering.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain its shape and encourage new growth. Avoid heavy pruning, as this may reduce flowering.