Spiraea 'Bailcarol' ~ First Editions® Sundrop™ Spirea

Gold Thread Spirea is a compact upright arching deciduous shrub with petite willow-like leaves that that stays golden yellow with tints of red in fall.  Flat-topped clusters of soft pink flowers cover the plant from late spring into summer.  Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.   Type:  Shrub  Origins: S. albiflora x S japonica Hybrid Height:  1' - 2' Spread:  2’ - 4' Spacing:  3' USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring.  Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Salvia, Coneflowe