Double Play® Pink Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFP'
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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 Highlights
Double Play® Pink Spirea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-9
The fluffy, frothy pink blooms of Double Play® Pink Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFP') will have you doing a double take when you see the gorgeous color array from spring until fall! Emerging with red tips, the lush foliage quickly turns deep green. Also emerging bright red, the buds quickly pop open to show their great hues!
The vibrant dark and light pink blooms are delicate, lacy, and draw butterflies in droves. Easily adding a pop of color everywhere, Double Play Pink Spirea is so tolerant and works well with other plants too! The short, lance-shaped foliage forms a lovely small-scale, neatly-shaped shrub all growing season!
Green foliage is tipped with deep rose to burgundy before erupting into shocking blooms. Talk about a double take! Forming a lovely mounded shrub, the blooms just keep coming from spring till frost! Hardy in USDA growing zones 3-9, these shrubs are incredibly cold and heat tolerant! Usually not bothered by deer or rabbits, you will be visited by loads of pollinators!
Planting and Application:
Double Play® Pink Spirea creates gorgeous foundation plantings. It lines and edges a garden or border with color all season. Pollinator gardens and mixed shrub plantings will benefit as well, and Double Play® is perfectly suited to add that juicy pop of color to your mixed garden beds and creates an incredible block of visual impact as a border or hedge and are spectacular when planted en masse!
Create a vivid wave of color when planted in swaths or groupings, and define your landscape with a solid border that will turn heads! Plus Double Play® Spirea is colorful enough to hold its own in containers and planters too! Just imagine a brilliant row of Spirea as an impressive accent to porch and patio plantings that will have your home stand out from the rest!
- Bright Pink & Light Pink Frothy Blooms
- Long Bloom Time
- Deep Green Foliage With Red Tips
- Deer Avoid It & Butterflies Love it
- En Masse, Containers, Hedges, Foundations & Edging
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Spiraea shrubs are tough plants that tolerate nearly any condition! Loving the full sun and tolerating a wide range of soils and even urban environments. As long as it is well-drained and not soggy, these shrubs do fantastic in your landscape! Then, these shrubs are xeric and drought tolerant. But for the healthiest shrub provide regular moisture in times of need. Prune, deadhead, or shear plants immediately after flowering.
- Full Sun
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Most Types of Well-Drained Soil
- Prune/Deadhead After Flowering
- Tough Tolerant & Appreciates & Mulched Beds
Prepare to do a double-take! Order your Double Play® Pink Spirea from Nature Hills Nursery today before it's too late! Hurry and grab this fantastic shrub for your landscape today!
