Firelight Spirea
Firelight Spirea (Spiraea bumalda 'Firelight')
Firelight Spirea (Spiraea bumalda 'Firelight') is a colorful, compact deciduous shrub known for its ever-changing foliage and bright pink flower clusters. Also called Firelight Spiraea, this vibrant selection delivers seasonal interest from spring through fall, making it an ideal focal point for borders, mass plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes that benefit from bold color in a small package.
Distinctive Features
Firelight grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide with a tidy, mounded habit. In spring, new leaves emerge red and orange, gradually maturing to chartreuse-green in summer. From late spring into midsummer, clusters of rosy pink flowers appear above the foliage, attracting butterflies and pollinators. In fall, the foliage turns brilliant red and orange, echoing its fiery spring tones for a dramatic end-of-season display.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun for best color and flowering
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or garden soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in small gardens or colorful borders
- Foundation planting for seasonal brightness
- Mass planting or edging along paths and driveways
- Accent shrub in pollinator and butterfly gardens
- Compact hedge for low-maintenance designs
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote new growth
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage possible rebloom
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially in first year
- Mulch to help retain soil moisture and reduce weeds
- Fertilize lightly in early spring if needed
Why Choose Firelight Spirea
- Season-spanning foliage color from spring to fall
- Bright pink blooms add contrast and pollinator appeal
- Compact habit is ideal for small spaces and borders
- Tough, adaptable, and easy to care for
- A fiery focal point for colorful, low-maintenance plantings
Firelight Spirea brings bold foliage color and long-lasting blooms to the garden in a tidy form, making it a dynamic focal point for borders, foundations, and mass plantings that demand easy-care beauty through the seasons.
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