Japanese Spirea 'Flaming Mound'

Japanese Spirea 'Flaming Mound' (Spiraea japonica ‘Flaming Mound’). Spiraea japonica ‘Flaming Mound’, commonly known as Japanese Spirea ‘Flaming Mound’, is a compact deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, valued for its colorful foliage and sustained summer flowering. In spring, its young shoots emerge a brilliant coppery red, then evolve to a luminous golden yellow in summer before turning reddish-orange in autumn. This succession of colors creates continuous ornamental interest from spring to autumn. In summer, it produces flat corymbs composed of small, deep pink flowers, which are nectar-rich and attractive to pollinators.

To plant Japanese Spirea ‘Flaming Mound’, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: well-drained, tolerates ordinary soil. Water the root ball before planting it in the ground and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 0.9 m (3 ft) to arrange this plant's place in the garden. The indicated height of 0.9 m (3 ft) helps in choosing its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted directly in the ground.