Crisp Leaf Spirea

Spiraea x bumalda 'Crispa'

$109⁹⁹

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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.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

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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
$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
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

Crisp Leaf Spirea highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Spiraea x bumalda 'Crispa'
Growing Zones

4-8
Mature Height

2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Soil

Widely Adaptable
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Reddish
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 4-8

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Fine-Textured, Ornamental Shrub

Crisp Leaf Spiraea is a deciduous shrub with bright, flashy flowers. Plant a few for a colorful and interesting groundcover, or anywhere you'd like something a bit different to fill in some empty spaces.

It's hard to know which is more stunning on this popular garden shrub, the magnificent flowers or incredible foliage. Large, flat-topped clusters of hot-pink flowers appear in late spring to early summer.

The leaves appear with a burgundy tinge, transitioning to a blue-tinted, green shade. Each leaf is pointed, with a crinkly appearance that seems to reference the "Crisp Leaf" moniker.

Autumn finds Crisp Leaf changing colors once again when the leaves take on shades of bronze for fall. The fine textured nature of this shrub makes it a perfect companion for less-refined plantings, bringing a bit more textural diversity to your landscape design.

Crisp Leaf Spiraea is a multi-stemmed shrub with a somewhat rounded nature and compact form. Crisp Leaf is adaptable to a variety of soils and drought, deer and urban tolerant. It's quite hardy and under ideal conditions can be expected to live up to 20 years.

Even without its spring/early summer blooms, Crisp Leaf Spiraea has a lot to offer. It's different from more common shrub options while still being hardy and easy to care for. Why not bring the unique texture, form and color of this wonderful shrub to your home this year!

Adaptive to a variety of soils
Autumn color
Long lived

versitile and easy to grow - likes water - but not soggy

I have a Michigan home that it is beautiful in the front yard in a curve - several of them - and they are better every year. I usually divide them every 3 to 4 years because they grow so dense - not I am bring some to my central Florida home - so I am taking the zone 9 chartruce leaf ones there and I have a home in north west Florida that I can take both the dark green leaf and chartruce leaf ones. Love this shrub. By the way - it will give at least 2 to 3 flushes if trimmed up north and more down south - you may want to feed it more down south for best repeat bloom

Dear Lenkielorraine,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Crisp Leaf Spirea! It’s fantastic to hear how beautiful they look in your Michigan yard and that they return even better each year. Your practice of dividing them every few years and adapting them across different Florida zones shows such thoughtful care—and what an exciting idea to enjoy both the chartreuse and dark green leaf varieties across your homes!

You’re absolutely right about that balance of watering—keeping the soil moist but well-drained really is key to their success. Your tip about increased feeding when planting in southern regions is excellent advice for vibrant repeat blooms, and no doubt very helpful for others growing spirea in warmer climates.

If you continue playing around with dividing and moving them between zones, you might find spot-fertilizing with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring will support the multiple bloom cycles. Also, light pruning just after bloom helps may improve the flush flowering you mentioned.

We truly appreciate your detailed insights and hope your spirea continue thriving in every lovely yard they grace.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

versitile and easy to grow - likes water - but not soggy

Dear Lenkielorraine,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful and detailed experience with the Crisp Leaf Spirea! It’s wonderful to hear how well they’ve thrived in your Michigan garden and that you’ve found them so easy to care for—especially across such diverse climates. Dividing them every few years is a great way to keep that dense, healthy growth going strong. We truly appreciate you mentioning how the plants flourish with more frequent feeding in warmer zones; that tip about promoting multiple flushes of blooms down south will be very helpful for others growing them in zone 9.

As you bring the chartreuse leaf and dark green varieties to your Florida homes, you might consider incorporating mulch around the base to help maintain the moist but well-drained soil they prefer. Also, periodic watering during dry spells will support repeated bloom cycles in your warmer climates while keeping conditions just right—never soggy, of course! If you ever want specific fertilizer recommendations or seasonal pruning techniques tailored to your zone transitions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We’re delighted to hear your love for this versatile shrub and hope your gardens continue to flourish beautifully in all three locations!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts