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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.
Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea Spiraea betulifolia
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Fall
Mature Size
Height
36 - 48"
Spread
36 - 48"
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Details
Features
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 color. If you're looking for a colorful, 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.
Awards: KVBC, silver medal
Foliage InterestFall InterestAttracts:HummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:36 - 48 InchesSpacing:36 - 60 InchesSpread:36 - 48 InchesFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:Bright yellow aging to chartreuseHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Landscapes
Maintenance Notes:Adaptable to most soils. May be trimmed after spring bloom.
Glow Girl® Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor Gold' Can 5,121 -
5 Reviews
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Andrea Williams, British Columbia, Canada, 50 weeks ago
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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.
Andrea Williams, British Columbia, Canada, 50 weeks ago -
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.
Andrea Williams, British Columbia, Canada, 50 weeks ago -
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.
Andrea Williams, British Columbia, Canada, 50 weeks ago -
I bought this in quart size last summer, and it showed promise. Unfortunately, it woke up in the Spring as a stick struggling to bud a single leaf. This happened to a few other shrubs I purchased at the same time, and I've learned that no matter how much I want the plant, I have to wait until a larger size is available. The shrubs in quarts do not survive the winter and, if they do, it takes a whole year to recover and start growing.
Deca, Virginia, United States, 2 years ago
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