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GLOW GIRL®

Spirea - Birch Leaf

Spiraea betulifolia

'Tor Gold'

CBR#5121

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White button flowers of Glow Girl Spiraea floating above lime green foliage Rounded Glow Girl Spirea in river landscape Close up of pink flower buds and rounded lime green foliage of Glow Girl Spiraea
  • Native to North America
  • Award winner
  • Excellent fall color
Description

Glow Girl® birch leaf spirea is the perfect plant for northern landscapes: a gold-leaf version of 'Tor'! Buds with hints of red in them open to white spring flowers. Sunny yellow foliage holds its color well, and the full, compact habit is very attractive. It doesn't burn in the summer and has excellent fall color. Both hardy and heat tolerant.

Awards
KVBC, Silver Medal
USDA Zone
3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Mixed borders; edging; landscaping; wildlife gardens; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Heat tolerant through about USDA zone 9, though should be sited with afternoon shade in hotter climates.

  • Tag: Glow Girl® Spiraea Tag
  • Plant of the Week: Glow Girl Spiraea; April 12, 2018
  • Benchcard: Glow Girl® Spiraea Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Glow Girl® Spiraea Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Glow Girl® Spiraea Spec Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Native, Award winner

    Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Birch Leaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Native, Award winner

    Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Birch Leaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage