Spirea Bushes

Spirea Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery

Spirea shrubs are a timeless favorite for gardens, loved for their flowers, color, and easy care. These landscape classics have been grown for over 300 years, with some varieties dating back to the early 1900s still thriving today!

Native across the Northern Hemisphere, there are more than 70 species of Spirea plus countless cultivated varieties. These hardy flowering shrubs grow beautifully in USDA planting zones 3 through 9, making them a reliable choice in a wide range of climates.

Also called Meadowsweet and related to Steeplebush, Spirea shrubs are prized for their textured foliage, seasonal blooms, and showy colors. Clusters of tiny flowers create frothy umbels that cover the branches like bubbles in soda, delighting gardeners and pollinators alike.

Why Gardeners Love Spirea

• Long bloom season: Most varieties flower in spring, and newer cultivars even rebloom later in summer.
• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your yard.
• Deer- and rabbit-resistant: Wildlife usually passes them by.
• Adaptable sizes: From petite varieties like Mini Gold Spirea to large Vanhouttei Spirea that can reach 10 feet tall!
• Colorful choices: Goldflame, and Goldmound
• Great series: the Proven Winners® Double Play® series include the showy Gold®, Doozie®, Dolly®, Big Bang®, and Blue Kazoo®, and more bring bold foliage and vibrant blooms.

Landscaping With Spirea

Spirea shrubs are among the most versatile landscaping plants. Use them for:

• Flowering hedges
• Shrub borders or even a mixed shrub border
• Mass plantings for color impact
• Foundation plantings for structure
• Containers for patios and small gardens

Whether you want an old-fashioned romantic garden, a cottage garden, or a modern burst of curb appeal, there’s a Spirea to fit the style.

Easy Care Spirea Shrubs

Spirea is one of the lowest-maintenance shrubs you can grow.

• Sun needs: Most Spirea bloom best with 6+ hours of direct sun, though many tolerate partial shade.
• Soil preferences: Prefers well-drained soil with organic matter, but adapts to poor or urban soils. Avoid soggy spots.
• Pruning tips:
  • Spring-only bloomers (on old wood) should be pruned after flowering.
  • Reblooming types (on new wood) can be pruned in late winter or spring, and deadheading encourages more flowers.
  • Every 3–5 years, try renewal pruning by cutting older stems to the ground for a fresh, tidy look.

Learn more in our Pruning Guide and Renewal Pruning Guide.

Shop Spirea Shrubs Today!

Bring the lasting beauty of Spirea shrubs into your landscape! Their bright blooms, colorful foliage, and reliable adaptability make them true garden workhorses. With so many exciting new cultivars available, it’s easy to find a unique variety that will make your yard stand out.

Order your Spirea shrubs from Nature Hills Nursery today. Each plant is shipped with care and backed by our Product Guarantee. Be sure to explore our Planting Guide to get started with confidence.

Family-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery takes pride in offering the largest online selection of flowering shrubs, trees, and perennials, ensuring regulated plants are shipped only where they’re allowed!