Picea glauca 'Rainbow's end'

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Picea glauca 'Rainbow's End' is a dwarf evergreen conifer valued for its vivid spring growth and compact form. In early season, new shoots emerge a clear golden yellow, creating a striking contrast against the darker inner foliage. As the year progresses, this colour gradually softens to green, leaving a layered effect within the plant. Growth is slow and even, forming a neat, conical outline that holds its shape without pruning. This variety is well suited to smaller gardens, containers, and feature planting where seasonal colour and long-term structure are required.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
  • Conifers
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Evergreen

How to care for Picea glauca 'Rainbow's end'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; spring colour is brightest with good light.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions and dislikes prolonged waterlogging.

Water:
Water during establishment; established plants usually manage on rainfall, with extra watering only in extended dry spells.

Pruning:
Pruning is rarely required; remove only damaged or misplaced growth if needed.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feeding is not usually necessary; a light spring mulch is sufficient on poor soils.

Notes

Dwarf evergreen conifer.

Slow-growing with a compact, conical habit.

Known for bright yellow new growth in spring.

Young shoots fade from yellow to green as they mature.

Short, dense needles typical of white spruce.

Naturally maintains shape without training.

Suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Provides year-round structure with strong seasonal contrast.

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