Spiraea japonica 'Golden Princess' - Japanese Spiraea 3 Litre Pot

Spiraea japonica 'Golden Princess' - Japanese Spiraea

A compact, mound-forming deciduous shrub that brings brilliant colour to gardens with its bright golden-yellow foliage. The leaves emerge yellow-gold in spring, maintain their colour through summer, and develop attractive bronze-orange tones in autumn. Pink flower clusters appear in summer, creating a lovely colour combination against the golden foliage. This easy-care shrub offers exceptional value with its long season of interest.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Bright golden-yellow new foliage emerges
• Summer: Golden foliage continues, complemented by pink flowers
• Autumn: Foliage develops warm bronze-orange tones

Key Features

• Brilliant golden-yellow foliage for extended colour
• Compact, mounded growth habit ideal for small spaces
• Pink flowers provide additional summer interest
• Excellent for brightening shady areas
• Extremely hardy and reliable
• Low maintenance and tolerant of pruning

Perfect For

• Adding bright colour to mixed borders
• Container planting on patios
• Low informal hedging
• Lighting up shaded spots
• Creating colour contrasts with darker foliage
• Easy-care, colourful landscaping

Growing Tips

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for the brightest foliage colour, though tolerates partial shade. In too much shade, foliage may become more lime-green. Prune hard in early spring to maintain compact shape and promote vibrant new growth. Extremely adaptable and unfussy. Water during establishment, then largely drought-tolerant. Feed in spring for best foliage colour.

Looks Great With

Create striking contrasts with purple-leaved plants like Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' or Weigela 'Wine and Roses'. Pair with blue-flowered perennials like Nepeta or Geranium for colour harmony. Combine with other coloured-foliage shrubs for dynamic foliage displays.

This versatile, low-maintenance shrub delivers months of bright colour and structure, making it an excellent choice for gardens seeking reliable year-round interest.