Gumball Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Gumball'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Gumball Spirea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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 RateFast
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-8
All the bubblegum pink color, none of the stickiness! The Gumball Spirea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Gumball') is a delightfully compact shrub that displays attractive hot pink flowers in May-June! These flowers are complimented by the new growth of leaves that emerge purplish, then turn a bluish-green in spring and summer. In the fall the leaves turn brilliant shades of burgundy, orange and yellow! What a colorful show!
The gorgeous foliage and brilliant blooms are lovely spring flowering shrubs and their easy-care nature has earned these types of Spirea their well-earned place among commercial landscaping and general garden use! Compact and bushy, these are fantastic flowering ornamentals for color whether in bloom or not, spring, summer and fall!
Pollinators adore these blooms! Growing only 2 feet in height and a tidy 3-4 feet in width, these cold-hardy shrubs are ideal for small-space gardening and urban yards to brighten your world! Hardy in USDA growing zones 3-8, they're very adaptable and versatile.
Planting and Application:
A nice-sized compact shrub, it makes a good low shrub border. Gumball is ideal for small spaces. Tolerant of urban and modern city conditions, so feel safe planting these shrubs to divide your front yard from the sidewalk, and along a driveway where the salt and environment won't affect these plants! Brilliant colored specimens and accents for cottage gardens and pollinator borders, you'll love the pop of candy pink color all spring!
Gumball Spirea's very easy-care nature makes it great for group or mass plantings, borders, or foundation plantings. The low height makes them fantastic facer shrubs and edging along paths. Perfect for containers and planters around porches, patios and even balcony container gardening in the sun!
- Hot Pink Flower Clusters
- Purple Spring, Blue-Green Summer & Burgundy, Orange & Yellow Fall Foliage
- Neat, Tidy & Compact
- Reblooming Vigorous Grower
- Low Hedges, Containers & Mixed-Shrub Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This Spirea will thrive in most locations and should be pruned after flowering and in early spring. It prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Gumball is resistant to drought and is very urban tolerant! Preferring moderately moist soil that is well-drained and with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to insulate roots and maintain moisture levels. Prune by cutting down all branches to the base of the plant every year in the late winter or early spring, leaving a few inches with buds to regrow. Then deadhead or shear plants immediately after flowering.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Early Spring & Shear/Deadhead Immediately After Flowering
- Drought Tolerant & Adaptable to Urban Conditions
- Mulch Site Well
Bright and colorful, the Gumball Spirea is the candy-pink pop of color your landscape needs without sacrificing space! Order this unique and easy-care shrub that's colorful all growing season long! Get at NatureHills.com today before they're gone!
