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Spiraea thunbergii Ogon ('Mellow Yellow')

Mellow Yellow Spirea

Flowers line the branches in spring, upstaging the narrow yellow leaves. The leaves age light green in summer, going from gold to purple in autumn.

  • »  Small white flowers line the branches in spring, upstaging the leaves
  • »  Narrow leaves almost 50cm long emerge yellow in spring
  • »  Leaves are light green by summer, going from gold to purple in autumn
  • »  Medium tall, arching shrub
  • »  Bloom Time: early spring

2gal
$53.63
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:150-175 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Attributes
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon'

This plant flowers on the previous year's growth, so any pruning for size or shape should be done soon after flowering. Tolerates many soils and conditions, however, it does not like wet feet.