Rainbow Fizz™ Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Matgold'
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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, Fall Color/Interest, Deer-resistant, Disease resistant, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Hedge/Screen, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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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
Sparkling and effervescent, the vivid Rainbow Fizz™ Spirea (Spiraea japonica ‘Matgold’) is a fruity little specimen that’s cold-hardy and as sweet as can be! Get ready to be amazed at the everchanging rainbow of colors this little number displays throughout the growing season!
Spring bursts onto the scene with reddish-pink new growth that matures to brilliant lime green! The oval foliage has a delightful toothy edge and is accented by reddish-pink stems! Late spring brings reddish-pink buds that open into fizzy, refreshingly juicy-looking, hot pink flower clusters! These summer blooms are sure to quench the thirst of you and your pollinators!
Easy to grow, Spirea forms a compact and naturally rounded shrub, the blooms smother the entire plant all summer and even into autumn! Fall brings the last color show when those light green leaves become an incredible coppery-red!
Planting and Application:
Rainbow Fizz™ can reach about 3-4 feet tall in height and width. These lovely roundy-moundy bushes lend a playful effect to borders when spaced evenly. Add candy-like colors to children’s gardens, and eye-popping color to mixed-shrub plantings! It’s also incredible eye-candy for Pollinator Garden, while sure to add fresh bright color to modern Cottage gardens as a juicy backdrop plant or specimen
Spirea are fantastic as low privacy and screening shrubs. Plant groupings or use as foundation plants for major curb appeal. We’re sure no one will miss the turn to your house with a row of these planted along the front of your property! Accent your front door plantings with a burst of lime and cherry soda-colored whimsy!
- Bright Reddish-Pink New Growth & Stems
- Reddish-Pink Buds & Hot Pink Flower Clusters
- Major Pollinator Attractor!
- Lime-Green Foliage & Coppery-Red Fall Color
- Naturally Rounded Deciduous Shrub
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Spirea bushes do amazing in full sun, so situate yours in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Easy going on other care needs, just provide annual fertilizer, and a moderate, yet consistently moist soil location. Prune in late winter/very early spring, and provide a post-bloom shearing if desired to remove dead blooms and encourage a second flush of flowers.
- Full Sun
- Adatable Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate Consistent Moisture
- Low Maintenance
- Very Cold Hardy
Rainbow Fizz™ Spirea is the soda-fountain color-inspired highlight of your new garden landscape! Do a garden refresh this year by adding this and other eye-catching plants and flowers to your world! Available now at NatureHills.com!
