Spirea - Betulifolia Glow Girl - #2 True

Spirea Betulifolia Glow Girl is a compact, cold-hardy spirea shrub prized for its luminous golden-yellow foliage and abundant clusters of white summer blooms. This ornamental shrub adds vibrant color and lasting beauty to gardens, borders, and foundation plantings, while also attracting pollinators with its fragrant flowers. Glow Girl Betulifolia thrives in a variety of soil types and is exceptionally hardy for northern climates, making it a reliable choice for Zone 3b landscapes. Its dense, mounding habit and low-maintenance nature make it perfect for gardeners seeking a fuss-free, colorful accent that delivers seasonal interest from spring through fall. Ideal for mass plantings or as a standout specimen, this spirea is both versatile and eye-catching.

Key Features

• Golden-yellow foliage remains vibrant from spring to fall, enhancing garden color.
• Produces abundant clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators.
• Compact, mounded growth habit is ideal for borders, edges, and small spaces.
• Highly cold-tolerant and dependable in Zone 3b climates.
• Low-maintenance and resistant to most common garden pests and diseases.
• Excellent for mass plantings, mixed borders, and as an accent shrub.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:
Prefers full sun for at least 6 hours daily, though tolerates partial shade.

2. Watering:
Water regularly during the first season; once established, water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.

3. Soil Type:
Performs best in well-draining loamy or sandy soil; amend heavy soils with organic compost.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:
Hardy to Zone 3b; withstands cold winters and requires minimal frost protection.

5. Fertilizer:
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth.

6. Pruning & Maintenance:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged stems as needed.

7. Special Notes:
Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots; requires no special overwintering in Zone 3b.