Goldmound Spireas foliage emerges a golden color in the spring before changing to yellow-green for the rest of the growing season. Fall color can vary but is sometimes orange and yellow. Its blooms are clusters of dainty pink flowers that appear in late spring. This medium-sized shrub grows 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide with a compact form.

This shrub prefers full sun but will grow in some shade. It will adapt to a wide range of soils but perform best with even moisture. It works very well in groups and as foundation plants.