Spiraea (also spelled spirea) is a versatile, flowering deciduous shrub available in an assortment of varieties suited to a wide range of garden styles and climates. This #5 container size (approximately 2.8 gallon / 10.6 liter) provides an established, ready-to-plant shrub that will settle in quickly and begin displaying its seasonal beauty.

Depending on the variety, spiraea blooms in spring or summer with profuse clusters of flowers in shades of white, pink, red, or purple. Many varieties also offer striking multi-season foliage interest, with leaves emerging in gold, orange, or chartreuse in spring and transitioning to vibrant fall colors. Common varieties include Japanese spirea, Bridal Wreath (Vanhoutte) spirea, Nippon snowmound spirea, and Birchleaf spirea, each with its own distinct form, flower color, and foliage character.

Spiraea thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a wide range of soil conditions, including poor or urban soils. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9 (depending on variety), it is tolerant of heat, cold, humidity, drought once established, and urban pollution. Mature size typically ranges from 2 to 10 feet tall and wide depending on the cultivar. Spiraea is excellent for use in foundation plantings, mixed borders, hedges, mass plantings, erosion control on slopes, and container gardening.

These shrubs are low-maintenance, disease-resistant, and attractive to pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They are generally resistant to deer and rabbits, making them a durable and rewarding addition to virtually any landscape.