Gold Thread Spirea

The Gold Thread Spirea is a great shrub for just about any soil here in the Midwest. Prefers well-drained soil, but can adapt to just about anywhere.

Additional information

Botanical Name

Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon'

Plant Height

3'-4'

Plant Spread (width)

3'-4'

Deciduous/Evergreen

Bloom Time

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Exposure

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Flower Color

Foliage Color

Fall Color

Soil Moisture

Moist to dry

Growth Habit

Mounded

Great shrub for just about any soil here in the Midwest. Prefers well-drained soil, but can adapt to just about anywhere. Great for Rock Gardens or Mass/Group plantings, foundations and borders. Can be grown as a hedge. As spring flowers finish, a light trimming will encourage another flush of blooms, ensuring that you have color most of the summer. Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.

UNCLE'S PLANTING TIPS!

Step 1 – Dig the Hole Twice as Wide as the Pot

Step 2 – Remove the Plant from Its Container

Step 3 – Backfill with 50/50 Soil and Max Mix

Step 4 – Cover the Plant Area with Mulch

Step 5 – Stake the Tree if Needed

Step 6 – Water and Feed the Plant!

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