Spiraea japonica 'Limemound'

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Limemound Spirea

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mark Holland

 

Description

Limemound is a low mounding shrub, reaching 3' tall and 6' wide. It has unusual deciduous foliage: new leaf growth is lemon yellow, maturing to lime green, changing to orange red in fall. Pale pink flowers cluster at the branch ends in summer. It prefers full to part sun with medium amount of watering and well draining soil.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Light Green, Yellow Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.