Douglas Spirea Live Plant – Spiraea douglasii

3-Year-Old Native Shrub | Fragrant Pink Summer Flowers

Bring beautiful summer blooms and valuable wildlife habitat to your garden with Douglas Spirea (Spiraea douglasii). This fast-growing, deciduous native shrub produces fragrant, pink, spire-shaped flower clusters from July through August.

Native to the Pacific Coast and parts of the western United States, Douglas Spirea is a wonderful choice for rain gardens, streambanks, moist landscapes, and naturalized garden areas.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Spiraea douglasii

• Common name: Douglas Spirea

• Plant age: 3 years old

• Plant type: Deciduous native flowering shrub

• Flower color: Pink

• Flowering period: July–August

• Mature height: Approximately 3–6 feet

• Growth habit: Fast-growing; forms colonies through suckering

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–8; Zone 4 with wind protection

• Current shipping size: Previously approximately 3 feet tall, pruned to fit an 18-inch shipping box

• Pot: 5½-inch-deep pot

Please note: The plant is pruned for shipping. Its current shipped height is not its mature garden height.

Flowers and Wildlife Benefits

Douglas Spirea produces fragrant pink flower clusters that add color and interest to the summer garden.

Its flowers attract pollinators, while the shrub's dense growth provides food and cover for birds and other wildlife. As it spreads into colonies, it can create useful thickets for natural habitat.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil

• Moisture: Requires consistently moist to wet soil

• Watering: Regular watering helps maintain soil moisture

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8; Zone 4 with wind protection

Douglas Spirea naturally grows in streambanks, wetlands, and wet meadows. It can tolerate seasonal flooding and is especially suited to gardens with consistently moist soil.

Garden Uses

• Rain gardens

• Native plant gardens

• Streambank and shoreline plantings

• Erosion control in moist areas

• Wildlife habitat and naturalized landscapes

• Flowering shrub borders in suitable moist locations

Plant Care

• Choose a location that stays consistently moist.

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

• Apply mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Prune in late winter to remove dead branches and manage size.

• The plant can be pruned more heavily when needed to control its spreading growth.

• A balanced fertilizer may be applied in early spring and mid-summer.

Native Range

Douglas Spirea is native to the Pacific Coast, from Alaska south through the Pacific Northwest into northern California. It also occurs east of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana, with isolated populations farther east.

Shipping and Plant Guarantee Information

• Plant age: 3 years old

• Ships potted: Yes

• Shipping preparation: Plant is pruned to fit an 18-inch box

• Shipping: Free to most locations

• Shipping exceptions: Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations may require a freight surcharge.

• Temperature protection: Orders are held when temperatures are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F until conditions improve.

• Preferred ship date: Please enter your desired ship date in the Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Plants are carefully prepared for shipping, and detailed planting, growing, and care instructions are included.

If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us promptly and include photos of the package and plant so we can help.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.