Oceanspray plant profile
Holodiscus discolor
A perennial shrub for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Oceanspray
Plant this shrub while dormant, in fall or early spring. Extension guidance rates fall (early enough for roots to establish before the ground freezes) as the best time and spring, just before growth begins, as the next best.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Oceanspray in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: spent flower clusters persist brown, needs annual pruning after flowering.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray / Creambush)
OSU Landscape Plants (Oregon State University Department of Horticulture). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Planting Shrubs Correctly (HGIC 1052)
Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Supports planting reference. Checked 2026-06-18.