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SPIRAEA japonica 'White Gold'
Commonly known as Japanese spiraea

Golden young foliage, becomes green and then yellow again in autumn, white flowers.
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Good to know
Atractive to insects -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Peter Catt, Hampshire -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousSharply toothed leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Bowl-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded shrub. Clear yellow young leaves mature to yellowish green, turning orange-yellow in autumn. Large flower heads in summer
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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