A dwarf compact shrub with bright yellow young leaves, turning to a deeper yellow in summer. Clusters of pink flowers from mid to late summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Spiraea japonica ‘Candle Light’
A dwarf compact shrub with bright yellow young leaves, turning to a deeper yellow in summer. Clusters of pink flowers from mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Spiraea |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Candle Light' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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