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.
	
	
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								| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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