Overview

Spiraea japonica Zen'Spirit Gold ('Minspiz07') is a bushy, suckering shrubs in the genus Spiraea, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Spiraea japonica Zen'Spirit Gold ('Minspiz07') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include mixed borders, shrub borders, cottage gardens, informal gardens, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Spiraea japonica Zen'Spirit Gold ('Minspiz07') is a deciduous, multi-stemmed spiraea with a suckering habit that produces flowers in late spring and early summer. It belongs to the Rosaceae and suits sun or partial shade. Flowering occurs from May to July. The plant establishes on a wide range of soils and tolerates exposed as well as sheltered sites.

About the genus

Spiraea, sometimes spelled spirea in common names, and commonly known as meadowsweets or steeplebushes, is a genus of about 80 to 100 species of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in eastern Asia.

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In the garden

A selection of Spiraea from the Rosaceae, Spiraea japonica Zen'Spirit Gold ('Minspiz07') sits within a species native to East Asia (Japan, China, Korea). It forms multiple stems and spreads by suckers, so it can make small colonies if allowed to. Expect its main display in late spring and early summer, with the principal flowering period running from May to July. Site it where it receives full sun or light afternoon shade; it also performs in partial shade. Soil is not critical provided it is well drained — it tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand and grows across acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. The plant is H6 in UK hardiness terms (very hardy), and is tolerant of both exposed and sheltered aspects, making it suitable for south-, west- or east-facing positions. Use it in mixed or shrub borders, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife schemes, and flower beds where a freely spreading shrub is wanted. Because it sucker-grows, lift or trim emerging basal shoots to prevent it overrunning smaller neighbours. A firm reduction immediately after the main flowering flush refreshes growth and helps stop it extending into adjacent planting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Spiraea

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Spiraea japonica Zen'Spirit Gold ('Minspiz07') size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy, Suckering

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Mixed borders, Shrub borders, Cottage gardens, Informal gardens, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Spiraea japonica Zen'Spirit Gold ('Minspiz07')

Propagation

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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