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Spirea thunbergii ‘Ogon’

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Ogon (Gold Leaf) Bridal Wreath Spirea

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A colorful and textural addition to the tough and easy to grow Spireas.   Changing from bright yellow, to lime green, to vibrant orange in the fall, the leaves are the real show.  ‘Ogon’ is a white, spring blooming variety of Spirea, meaning pruning is best done after bloom- the clustered flowers on the bare stems are good for cut flower arrangements.  This spirea is 3-5′ tall by 3-5′ wide and has an arching, billowy habit creating a soft haze of yellow.  The leaves are very narrow and feathery which contrast really nicely with larger leaved plants like Cotinus, or Viburnums.    We just love watching the color changes of this Spirea, in December it still has leaves clinging to the stems and has nice orange fall color- which all Sprireas don’t have.  Spireas in general are easy care (a harsh prune after flowering if needed) and can take full sun to part sun as well as moderate to light watering.  It is also not choosy about soil types, even withstanding clay. Spireas are typically deer resistant, but try one out first.    ‘Ogon’ Spirea would look great paired with purple leaf Cotinus (smokebush), Arbutus unedo, Hamamelis (Witch Hazels), and other contrasting leaf shapes.