Gold Flame Spirea Foliage Color Aquilegia canadensis combines particularly well

Aquilegia canadensis combines particularly well with other shade-loving spring ephemerals and early perennials such as geranium

Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9 (with zone 6 gardeners planting in protected locations)

oval form that tops out around 20 feet tall with a 25-foot spread

Mature specimens reach a modest 6 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide

Pair it with Helenium or Coneflower for an amazing late-summer/fall butterfly garden

Gold Flame Spirea Foliage Color Aquilegia canadensis combines particularly wellGold Flame Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' (syn. S. bumalda 'Goldflame') Gold Flame Spirea delivers a remarkable three season foliage show that few deciduous shrubs can match. New spring growth emerges in vivid shades of bronze red and orange, creating an eye catching display before gradually maturing to soft yellow green through the summer months. Flat topped corymbs of rose pink flowers appear in late spring to early summer, reaching four to six