Spiraea japonica Poprocks Pineapple is a compact Japanese spirea selection grown for its bright foliage and dependable summer color. You get lemon-to-golden leaves that light up the landscape, followed by flat-topped clusters of pink blooms that draw attention through early to mid summer. In fall, the foliage can deepen to warmer tones for an extra season of interest.
Give it full sun for the strongest color and the most flowers, though it will also perform in part shade. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly the first season while roots establish; after that, it handles typical garden moisture well. This shrub is a natural fit for foundation beds, mixed borders, and low hedges, and it also works as a bright accent near darker evergreens or perennials.
Maintenance is straightforward. Because it flowers on new wood, you can prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage fresh growth, and a light trim after bloom can tidy the plant. Like many Japanese spireas, it can spread by suckers and may self-seed in some regions, so remove unwanted seedlings and keep edges defined. Mature size is typically around 24-36 inches tall with a similar spread, making it easy to place without overwhelming nearby plants.