Spiraea japonica 'Flaming Elf'
Spiraea japonica ‘Flaming Elf’, commonly known as Japanese Spiraea ‘Flaming Elf’, is a dwarf deciduous shrub with a very compact and rounded habit, prized for its vibrantly colored foliage and abundant summer flowering. In spring, its young shoots emerge a brilliant orange-red, then develop into a luminous golden yellow in summer before returning to coppery red hues in autumn. This succession of colors creates extended ornamental interest from spring to autumn. In summer, it is covered with flat corymbs composed of small, deep pink flowers, which are melliferous and attractive to pollinators. Ideal for borders, rockeries, or low mass plantings, Spiraea japonica ‘Flaming Elf’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to maintain the intensity of its foliage and ensure generous flowering.
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