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Rose Spirea

Rose Spirea

Spiraea douglasii

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 4bZone 9b

A deciduous shrub with feathery, rose-pink flowers that bloom in mid to late summer on upright panicles. It thrives in moist soils and is valued for its vibrant late-season color.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–7′ tall × 3–5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

high
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest native

Native to: Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, layering, sucker