About
Spiraea _ bumalda �Gold Dust� is a compact, rounded deciduous shrub producing toothed leaves in gold-tinged tones and flat-topped clusters of pink flowers in summer. A fine selection for a sunny or lightly shaded border or container.
About the genus
Spiraea are deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with simple leaves and short racemes, panicles or corymbs of small, 5-petalled white or pink flowers in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitPendulous weeping, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toChina, Japan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Ideal for a large informal garden
PruningPruning group 6 for spiraea flowering on current years stems, prune out flowering stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus