Mini Gold Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Mini Gold'

$109⁹⁹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Mini Gold Spirea highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Spiraea japonica 'Mini Gold'
Growing Zones

4-8
Mature Height

18 inches
Mature Spread

18 - 24 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer

Growing Zones 4-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

For a bright, little pop of color all season long, rely on the Mini Gold Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Mini Gold') - a small shrub that is tiny, but mighty! Bright, sunny yellow foliage throughout the growing season brightens up your landscape. The flowers are attractive and cover the foliage from late spring to mid-summer. Mini Gold is a miniature version of the deciduous Goldmound Spirea. You might also hear Mini Gold called Dwarf Goldmound.

Soon after the season begins, tiny pink flowers in flat-topped clusters appear on each branch tip. Spiraea are powerful little flower factories that bloom for months, something we're sure you and your pollinators will fully appreciate! There is always something going on with this fine-textured compact shrub. From the bright yellow foliage to the reblooming pink flowers; the rounded Mini Gold Spirea is a win-win for your landscape.

The sunny leaves emerge golden in spring and turn eye-catching chartreuse over the summer. The foliage color deepens in the autumn to a rich gold. The leaves are a perfect contrast to the clear pink of the sweet clusters of blooms. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4-8 and only grow to a dwarf 18 inches tall and a bit wider.

Planting and Application:

Get ready for the butterflies to come for a visit. They adore the wide landing pads of the flat flowers. Mini Gold gives them an easy source of nectar so be sure to include these in your pollinator and cottage borders! There are so many ways to use these fantastic shrubs. Run them around the outside of a planting bed or in porch pots and patio containers! Of course, you'll want to repeat them all along your mixed borders. But, you might also be surprised how effectively they will work in a Rock Garden.

As the name suggests, Mini Gold is a petite, rounded plant. It stays put and won't outgrow its place, so it makes a perfect accent for foundation plantings. Use this diminutive shrub just about anywhere you need more color. It fits neatly along the edge of garden beds or en mass for an incredibly bright space-saving swath color. Plant them 18 inches on center for a neat and tidy low hedge. Measure from the center of the first to the center of the next.

Tidy Bright Pink Flower Power
Pretty Pink Blooms For Months
Lemon Yellow Foliage & Golden Fall Color
Compact Form Won't Outgrow Its Spot
Attractive to Butterflies, Edging, En Masse & Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Provide Spirea a full sun location, but in hotter climates, these can handle a touch of afternoon shade. Give them a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Mulch over the root system to keep it nice, cool, and moist. Once Mini Gold is established after the first season, it's really so easy to grow. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, although really does prefer well-drained soil. The flower buds emerge on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring to shape, if needed. An early spring haircut before it starts to grow and a bit of deadheading and you'll be rewarded with plenty of flowers and colorful foliage during the whole growing season.

Tough Tolerant & Loves Full Sun
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
Most Types of Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates & Mulched Beds
Prune Early Spring/Deadhead After Flowering
Deer Resistant & Cold Hardy

You'll love the bright little beacon Mini Gold Spirea, order today and liven up your landscape without taking up any space or time from you! Order this brilliant garden gem today from NatureHills.com!