Spiraea vanhouttei 'Gold Fountain'

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Spiraea vanhouttei ‘Gold Fountain’ is a deciduous shrub grown for its bright foliage and elegant, arching form. Fresh golden-yellow leaves emerge in spring, creating a luminous backdrop for the late-spring display of small white flowers that line the cascading stems. The combination of colour and movement gives the plant a soft, flowing presence that works especially well in mixed borders and informal garden designs. Vigorous but easy to control with post-flowering pruning, this variety develops into a broad, fountain-shaped shrub that provides seasonal colour, texture, and reliable performance without demanding attention.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2.5
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • semi-evergreen
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Spiraea vanhouttei 'Gold Fountain'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; foliage colour is brightest in full sun.

Soil:
Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerant of most soil types including clay.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once established, it tolerates short dry periods.

Pruning:
Prune immediately after flowering by removing spent shoots; older plants can be rejuvenated by harder pruning.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser; mulch annually to improve soil condition.

Notes

Deciduous flowering shrub

Graceful arching growth habit

Bright golden-yellow foliage

Masses of small white flowers in late spring

Flowers borne along cascading stems

Fresh green-yellow summer foliage

Light autumn colour

Excellent for borders and specimen planting

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