Spiraea betulifolia Tor Gold
Spiraea betulifolia Tor Gold
Spiraea betulifolia Tor Gold
Birchleaf Spirea
The two Spirea butulifolia Tor Gold arrived without any leaves (mid-October!) and with root balls. I strongly doubt they will develop well and regret choosing such large and expensive plants.
Camilla, 29/10/2024
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Description
Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor Gold', or Birchleaf Spirea, is a small compact, intensely bright shrub with white spring flowering and attractive golden foliage in summer, transitioning through shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple from spring to autumn. It is not demanding and will find its place in all gardens. Its compact and rounded habit makes it suitable for the front of borders, as well as for growing in containers or planters. It will adapt to all climates, except for excessively dry conditions.
The 'Tor Gold' Birchleaf Spirea belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a Dutch cultivar (2008) derived from the Birchleaf Spirea, which is native to eastern Siberia, Japan, and Sakhalin Island. The growth of this shrub is moderate, and its mature size will not exceed 80 cm (32in) in all directions.
The 'Tor Gold' Spirea is a small deciduous shrub with a bushy, compact, dense, and spreading habit. The young shoots emerge reddish-orange, unfolding into small yellow leaves measuring 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2in), ovate and dentate, similar to those of the dwarf birch. They successively take on several shades of yellow, culminating in a fiery display in autumn. The flowering occurs in May-June, with small white flowers measuring 0.50 cm (1in) gathered in clusters of 3.7 cm (2in), which are much visited by butterflies.
Plant it in moist to wet, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral, or acidic soil. It tolerates some limestone. This shrub will thrive in partial shade but prefers full sun. The autumn colours will be richer and more pronounced in neutral to acidic soil. To encourage a second bloom, remove faded flowers. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor Gold' is ideal as ground cover, in shrub borders alongside pathways, or even as a standalone specimen in rock gardens. You can place it at the forefront of a country-style hedge, accompanied in its autumnal blaze by sacred bamboo (Nandina domestica) and its shorter cousin Nandina 'Fire Power', Imperata cylindica 'Red Baron', or the wispy Eragrostis spectabilis. Pair it with perennials or shrubs with dark foliage or red-toned flowers. It will also thrive in containers or planters on terraces and balconies, as long as the conditions are not excessively dry.
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Spiraea
betulifolia
Tor Gold
Rosaceae
Birchleaf Spirea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the 'Tor Gold' Spirea in moist to wet, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral or acidic soil. It can tolerate some limestone. This bush will thrive in partial shade but prefers full sun. The autumn colours will be richer and more pronounced in neutral to acidic soil. To encourage a second flowering, remove faded flowers. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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