Glow Girl^® Birchleaf Spirea Spiraea betulifolia

I cannot recommend these shrubs enough. My mom was tired of the maintenance her very LARGE nepeta were requiring (never been divided, planted around 8 years ago, constantly flowering, flopping, and looking weedy) so last fall i dug them out and replaced all three with these spirea. The fall color was incredible and they came back beautifully this spring. They are planted on the south side of her home in full sun for 8+ hours daily in the summer. Lots of radiant heat, on a slope, but have heavily amended clay soil. If you are looking for a way to add color to your landscape— I also planted a mass of paint the town magenta dianthus, cats pajamas nepeta, and there is some sort of upright tree and 3 PW crape myrtle in the back bed as well. It is an incredible combination and you can see it all the way from the road. Can’t recommend these enough. Their blooms are beautiful and most importantly she LOVES them. I can’t wait to make room for them in my own landscape this year. Bloomed early May in zone 6A.

Cannot day enough about this shrub. It is a real standout in the mixed border! We had a tough winter and zero dieback Does well in our hot summers also. Hardiness aside, it’s a lovely plant. Beautiful shape and the color is a real standout — better than any other gold spirea I’ve had. I can’t recommend this plant enough. Truly a star that requires no fussing and a big payoff.