Oceanspray
Holodiscus discolor
Oceanspray is a shrub for structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 300 cm |
| Spread | 240 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 5a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 300 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 240 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Oceanspray's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberryto edge in front
- Hummingbird Sageto edge in front
- Anise/Blue Sageto edge in front
- Atamasco Rain Lilyto edge in front
- Beach Strawberryto edge in front
- Beach Sunflowerto edge in front
Garden styles
Coastal Native Wildlife garden Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: