{"product_id":"dakota-goldcharm-spirea","title":"Dakota Goldcharm Spirea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf Gold-Foliage Shrub With Pink Summer Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Goldcharm Spirea (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dakota Goldcharm') is a low, dwarf shrub prized for its bright golden foliage that emerges with bronze-orange tips, topped by clusters of pink flowers in summer. Its small size and glowing color make it a standout edger and accent. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, with bees on the blooms, it's a cheerful, compact shrub for foundations and borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDakota Goldcharm Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpiraea japonica 'Dakota Goldcharm'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer, often reblooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink, over golden foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay; prefers good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf gold accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size and bright foliage make a glowing front-of-border edger or low accent. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the pink flowers. Pair with dark-foliage perennials, catmint, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Dakota Goldcharm Spirea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 18–24 inches apart. Site in full sun for the brightest gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Dakota Goldcharm Spirea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. Shear lightly after bloom to keep it tidy and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How small is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true dwarf at 15 to 20 inches — ideal for edging and small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually avoid spirea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the gold foliage scorch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt colors best in full sun; in very hot, dry spots a little afternoon shade keeps it fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple Pop Rocks Spirea (Spiraea japonica):\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright gold foliage with red tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow Girl Spirea (Spiraea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A larger gold-foliage spirea with white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Dakota Goldcharm Spireas Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a glowing front-of-border edge, space plants 20 inches apart (the body's own 18–24-inch spacing) so the dwarf mounds knit into a continuous gold band:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (20 in spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, a group of 3 spaced 20 inches apart reads as one bright gold pool beside a walk or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDakota Goldcharm Spirea Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth emerges bronze-orange and settles into bright gold — the foliage show starts well before the first flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pink blooms hover over the golden mound from early to midsummer, often reblooming after a light shear; bees work the flowers steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage warms to copper and russet tones before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat, knee-high twig mound that disappears under snow and shrugs off -40°F — cut back by a third in early spring to restart the color cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pineapple-pop-rocks-spirea\"\u003ePineapple Pop Rocks Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — its own suggested partner: pineapple-gold foliage tipped red at the same compact scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/glow-girl-spirea\"\u003eGlow Girl Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — a larger gold spirea with white flowers for the layer behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-little-devil-ninebark\"\u003eFirst Editions Little Devil Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — dwarf burgundy foliage that makes the gold glow by contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magic-carpet-spirea\"\u003eMagic Carpet Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — another low gold-and-pink workhorse to extend the edging affordably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dakota Goldcharm Spirea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Goldcharm earns its keep in full-sun foundation beds, walkway edges, and small-space borders where you want bright, season-long color in a plant that tops out under 2 feet — deer avoid it and it handles drought once established. It's not a fit for deep shade (the gold fades to lime-green and bloom thins) or for spots needing real screening height — this is strictly a front-row plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54313115615537,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/dakota-goldcharm-spirea.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/dakota-goldcharm-spirea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}