{"product_id":"goldmound-spirea","title":"Spirea: 'Gold Mound' - 2 Gal (Br)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eGold Mound Spirea (\u003cem data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gold Mound’) is a compact, deciduous ornamental shrub prized for its bright golden-yellow spring foliage that gradually softens to chartreuse as summer progresses. In mid-summer it produces clusters of soft pink flowers that contrast beautifully against the foliage, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its dense, mounded habit and fine-textured leaves make it an excellent low hedge, edging plant, or accent in mixed borders. In Regina’s climate, it is hardy and dependable, with foliage colour being most vivid in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.8 m (1.5–2.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eMature spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8–1.2 m (2.5–4 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, rounded mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eLight requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best golden foliage colour; tolerates light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; adaptable to average garden soils including clay if not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy (Zone 2–3), reliable in Regina winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment, drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in early spring to shape and encourage dense new growth; light shearing after flowering can maintain compact form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; occasional rejuvenation pruning every few years improves vigor and bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and pollinators during summer bloom period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bron \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39295017844791,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/products\/Spirea-Goldmound_8b8188a8-8d9e-48b8-910b-5f4914cacdb0.jpg?v=1619391884","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/goldmound-spirea","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}