Firelight Spiraea
Spiraea bumalda 'Firelight'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Reblooming, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Hedge/Screen, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-8
The glowing colors on Firelight Spirea (Spiraea bumalda 'Firelight') start in early spring and don't hold back until frost! Emerging a bright red-orange in early spring, the radiant foliage turns to incredibly soft chartreuse! New growth maintains the red blush until blooms burst onto the scene! The show doesn't end there as Firelight Spirea welcomes fall with reddish-purple foliage that lasts until frost!
A native to Japan, Firelight Spirea displays a flush of rosy-pink blooms held on flat-topped blooms above the rounded foliage! The bright green creates a lovely backdrop to the long-lasting blooms! Butterflies and pollinators will flock to these bright pink flowers!
Deer will leave it well enough alone, and rabbits as too! Firelight Spirea is also very hardy and rarely bothered by pests or diseases as well! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 8, these cold-tolerant three-season ornamentals are highly adaptable and tolerant deciduous shrubs.
Planting and Application:
Firelight Spirea is perfectly suited to add that stunning pop of color to your mixed garden beds and creates an incredible block of visual impact as a border or hedge! Use as a backdrop to your cottage borders and pollinator gardens to draw in the butterflies and feed hungry bees! These are low-growing enough for use as edging and facer shrubs along beds, borders, and foundation plantings to add color all growing season!
Amazing in the rock garden, and Oriental garden, but also steals the show in English borders! Brings vibrant color to perennial and rustic gardens. Firelight Spirea is bold enough to hold its own in containers and planters too! Just imagine a brilliant row of Firelight Spirea as an impressive foundation planting that will have your home stand out from the rest!
- Pink Blooms & Butterflies Galore
- Bold & Vibrant Color - Neat & Tidy Form
- Red-Orange Spring, Chartreuse Summer & Red-Purple Fall Color
- Color Spring Until Fall
- Container Plants, Hedges, Facer Shrub, Edging & Specimen Color
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Spirea shrubs benefit from the full sun for the most blooms and strongest growth. Plant in almost any kind of well-drained, mulched soil with average fertility and regular moisture until they are established. Then, these shrubs are xeric and drought tolerant. But for the healthiest shrub provide regular moisture in times of need. Prune by cutting down all branches to the base of the plant every year in the late winter or early spring, leaving a few inches with buds to regrow. Then deadhead or shear plants immediately after flowering.
- Glows In Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs Then Low Once Established
- Most Wel-Drained Soil Types
- Prune Early Spring/Deadhead After Flowering
- Very Hardy and Pest Resistant
Order the Firelight Spirea today for ever-changing color all season in a compact easy-to-grow shrub! Give your landscape that vibrant flash of color with Firelight Spirea from Nature Hills Nursery today!
