Spirea, 2 gal, Glow Girl® Birchleaf

Spirea, 2 gal, Glow Girl® BirchleafAn awesome 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. Also, it doesn't burn in the summer and has great fall colour, when the foliage turns burgundy red. If you're looking for a colourful, hardy plant that will look great all season, this is the variety for you! This extremely hardy

An awesome 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. Also, it doesn't burn in the summer and has great fall colour, when the foliage turns burgundy-red. If you're looking for a colourful, hardy plant that will look great all season, this is the variety for you! This extremely hardy and colorful plant is native to North America. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1 - 1.25m (3 - 4ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 - 1.25m (3 - 4ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Bright pink
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Bright green, turning burgundy-red in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: May be trimmed after spring bloom.
Light: Partial sun to full sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency.
Soil: Provide well-drained, enriched soil. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.