Poprocks® Petite Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Odessa'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Deer-resistant, Disease resistant, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Hedge/Screen, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-8
A burst of refreshing effervescence for your garden! The Poprocks® Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Odessa') is a bright and colorful shrub with a naturally compact and round form and amazing cold tolerance! Hot pinkish-purple blooms with a soda-pop spray of stamen give the flowers a fizzy appearance!
Staying as an easy to manage 2-3 feet in height and width, these round shrubs and neat and tidy, requiring little maintenance to keep them that way! The mounds are densely packed with dark green leaves, each with delicate toothy edges. The foliage becomes the perfect backdrop for the bubblegum pink flowers that form fizzy clusters at the tops of each of the many branches!
Poprocks® is not just eye-candy for you and your garden, but also for your many visiting butterflies and bees that will drop by for the refreshing nectar and pollen resources. The fruit punch-colored buds and flowers are just the icing on the cake for this easy-to-care-for shrub!
Planting and Application:
Poprocks® Spirea is an incredibly versatile and colorful shrub for use anywhere in the landscape! For a vivid pop of color, add a couple to your mixed-shrub borders, or elevate the color palette of a Cottage border! Pollinator gardens, rock gardens and even in large pots and planters anywhere you need a burst of juicy pink color!
Create low borders and rows along property lines and your foundation evergreens to boost curb appeal! Low borders along walkways or your driveway for a bright welcome home, or plant specimen plantings around mailboxes, highlight a fancy urn or sculpture, or around a flagpole or birdfeeder to make them stand out!
- Bright Lavender-Pink Fuzzy Bloom Clusters
- Deep Green Toothy Leaves
- Naturally Rounded Compact & Small
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Rows, Groupings, Container-Sized
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Spirea bushes love full sun, so provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Easy care, low maintenance, they only need moderate annual fertilizer and average soil moisture. Provide a post-bloom shearing if desired to remove dead blooms and encourage a second flush of flowers.
- Full Sun - Minimum 6 Hours Direct Sunlight
- Moderately Moist Soil
- Prune Late Winter/Very Early Spring
- Cold Hardy
- Low Maintenance
Buy a Poprocks® Spirea for candy-colored blossoms and great, easy-care, compact form! Be sure to order enough of these hardy little shrubs at NatureHills.com to complete your next landscaping project!
