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Bert Verhoef
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GOLDEN GLITTER™

Spirea

Spiraea nipponica

'VERSPI 1'

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White button like blooms of Golden Glitter Spiraea against variegated foliage "} Mounded Golden Glitter Spiraea in bloom in landscape Close up of white flowering Golden Glitter Spiraea with variegated green foliage
  • Variegated foliage
  • Spring blooming
  • Deer resistant
Description

Golden Glitter™ spirea is an easy way to add season-long color to gardens. All the great attributes of Spiraea 'Halward's Silver': compact habit, loads of pure white flowers, but with the added attraction of attractive, yellow speckled foliage.

USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°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
Variegated

Soil

Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Specimen plant; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Benefits from afternoon shade in hot climates.

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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, Variegated foliage

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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, Variegated foliage