Winter Spirea

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Nature • Tagged bare, branch, bridalwreath, photography, Spiraea, Spirea, winter • 12 Comments

Bridalwreath Spirea is such a lovely,visually interesting plant in all seasons. I have three planted in a row for a hedge and I highly recommend it to any gardeners.

Gold Flame

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Nature • Tagged branch, Goldflame, Goldmound Spirea, leaves, orange, photography, red, Spiraea, Spirea • 8 Comments

New leaves on the Gold Flame Spirea are lit up by the late afternoon sun. Also called Spiraea japonica or Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame,' this shrub is one of the most colourful and hardy in my garden. In spring, its leaves emerge a bright red and fade to yellow for the summer.