{"product_id":"spiraea-japonica-goldmound","title":"Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiraea japonica 'Goldmound'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant golden yellow foliage and soft pink flower clusters that appear in early to midsummer. Its bright foliage provides consistent color through the growing season, making it an easy way to add contrast and warmth to borders and foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerant of dry conditions once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub is native to Japan and is not native to North America but is widely used in ornamental landscapes for its reliable performance and colorful foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts a variety of butterflies including Painted Ladies and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails which visit the flat flower clusters for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and honeybees which forage across the many small florets during its summer bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow each plant to develop a full rounded form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in foundation plantings, low hedges, and mixed borders where its golden foliage provides season long contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical structure and movement behind the low mounded shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' (Panicle Hydrangea)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides larger summer blooms that complement the shrub’s color and form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings contrasting texture and cool toned flowers in similar sun loving conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers upright flower spikes that contrast with the rounded shrub shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Softens the planting with flowing foliage and extended bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948398010529,"sku":"SPIREA GOLDMOUND","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/spirgolmo.jpg?v=1586784973","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/spiraea-japonica-goldmound","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}