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Rosaceae
Shrubs
Japanese Spirea 'Dakota Goldcharm'
Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Family
Rosaceae
Spiraea japonica ‘Dakota Goldcharm’ is a dwarf Japanese spiraea with a rounded, dense habit, ideal for structuring borders, rockeries, or low beds. Its deciduous foliage, highly decorative, emerges coppery in spring, turns a bright golden yellow in summer, then takes on shades of red and orange in autumn, ensuring remarkable seasonal ornamental interest. From May to September, small pink flowers appear in terminal clusters, attracting butterflies and pollinating insects. This small, compact, easy-to-grow shrub prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure and well-drained soil. It boasts good hardiness down to -34 °C and average growth, making it an excellent option for low-maintenance landscaping with a strong visual impact.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light top-up in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorBronze → Golden Yellow → Red/Orange
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, unattractive dried fruits
Maximum height40 cm (16 in)
Maximum width60 cm (24 in)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40 °C (-40 °F)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
