Bloomables Empire Ice Dragon Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Iceconspir'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6 | Week of March 2nd |
| Zone 7 | Week of February 23rd |
| Zone 8-12 | Week of February 15th |
Shipping Rates
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, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Hedge/Screen, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Bloomables® Empire® Ice Dragon™ Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Iceconspir') features unique new growth emerging in the spring as a deep burgundy, showing off against blue-green, older foliage for a striking contrast! At the ends of every branch sits a flat-topped densely packed cluster of raspberry pink blooms!
Ice Dragon™ has fizzy pink flowers that start in late spring and sporadically re-bloom throughout the season (especially if you take the time to shear your plants after the first round of blooms fade). Pollinators like butterflies go crazy for these blossoms and you'll also enjoy many native bee visitors as well!
Bloomables® Empire® Spiraea displays attractive foliage on a compact plant. This exciting new offering is low-maintenance and performs excellently in the landscape throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 9! Maturing just 3-4 feet tall and wide, this fantastic new offering is a landscaping delight!Planting and Application:
Ice Dragon™ Spirea are always welcome additions to foundation plantings and as low hedges, where their foliage and flower colors show off all growing season long! You'll even enjoy a touch of fall hues once a chill enters the air! Use these smaller neatly mounded Spiraea as facer plants or as color along a fence or rock wall, or to inject some spice to a mixed shrub border!
A great size for larger containers around the pool, porch, patio and deck! Container gardeners on balconies can enjoy strategic privacy and your front steps gain easy care beauty without all the fuss! Create rows, groupings, or versatile specimen plantings by using the Ice Dragon™ anywhere in your sun garden!- Fizzy Looking Flat-Topped Pink Blooms
- Burgundy New Growth & Blue-Green Foliage
- Reblooms All Growing Season!
- Pollinators Galore!
- Large Planters, Groupings, Facer Plants, Backdrops & Hedges
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Bloomables® Spirea are tough plants that tolerate nearly any full sun location. Tolerating a wide range of well-drained soils and even urban environments, as long as the site is well-drained and not soggy, these shrubs do fantastic in your landscape! Then, once established, these shrubs are xeric and drought tolerant! But for the healthiest shrubs, provide regular moisture in times of need. Prune after the flowers have faded to shape and control size, and shearing/deadheading will encourage repeat blooming, but it's generally carefree!
- Tough Tolerant & Loves Full Sun
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Most Types of Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates & Mulched Beds
- Prune/Deadhead After Flowering
- Deer Resistant & Cold Hardy
- Very Easy To Grow & Low-Maintenance
New and improved, compact and colorful, the Bloomables® Empire® Ice Dragon™ Spirea will inject some new features into your landscape without sacrificing space! Order now at Nature Hills!
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Height
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Width
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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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Leaf Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
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