Japanese Spiraea 'Pineapple Poprocks'

Japanese Spirea ‘Pineapple Poprocks’ (Spiraea japonica ‘Pineapple Poprocks’). Spiraea japonica ‘Pineapple Poprocks’, commonly known as Japanese Spirea ‘Pineapple Poprocks’, is a dwarf deciduous shrub with a compact, rounded habit, ideal for borders, rockeries, and low mass plantings. Its young foliage emerges bright golden yellow in spring, sometimes with chartreuse green undertones, and then maintains a vibrant hue throughout the summer. From late spring to summer, it is covered with flat corymbs of small, bright pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the golden foliage.

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

Allow a width of 60 cm (24 in) to arrange this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 60 cm (24 in) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine 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 in the ground.