Botanical profile

Japanese Spiraea 'Dakota Goldcharm'

Latin name
Japanese Spiraea 'Dakota Goldcharm'
Common name
Japanese Spirea 'Dakota Goldcharm'
Type
Shrub
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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light top-up in spring
Soil type
Well-drained ordinary soil
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, unattractive dried fruits
Foliage color
Bronze → Golden Yellow → Red/Orange
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy / rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
40 cm (16 in)
Width
60 cm (24 in)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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