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Firelight Japanese Spirea-Colorful Deciduous Shrub for Gardens 3 Gallon

Firelight Japanese Spirea-Colorful Deciduous Shrub for Gardens 3 Gallon

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Spirea japonica 'Firelight'

Description

Spirea japonica 'Firelight' is a deciduous shrub known for its vibrant foliage and clusters of pink flowers. Its leaves emerge in a striking red-orange color in spring, transitioning to a bright yellow-green in summer, and then to a fiery red in autumn. This plant is a favorite for adding color and texture to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, mass plantings, and as a colorful hedge. It can also be used in containers and is excellent for attracting pollinators to your garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Spirea japonica 'Firelight'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Firelight' Japanese Spirea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Lavender, and other sun-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for aphids and spider mites; treat with insecticidal soap if necessary.
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