First to clear things up--this variety is sterile and non-invasive. Really glad I picked up a few of these plants. They are easy and the perfect height in front of my bay window and liven things up.
Double Play® Red Spirea Spiraea japonica
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24 - 36 Inches24 - 48 Inches24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm61cm - 1.2m61cm - 91cmFeatures
Double Play spireas have vibrant flowers and stunning foliage.
Double Play Red is a flower color breakthrough, with nearly-red flowers. Add in showy dark burgundy spring foliage and you've got the perfect double play!
Top reasons to grow Double Play Red spirea:
- The closest to red of any spirea
- Very showy burgundy-purple new growth
- Naturally grows as a dense, rounded mound
Attracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:24 - 48 Inches 61cm - 1.2mSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Deep, crimson pink-red bloomsFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:Dark burgundy spring foliageHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Mixed borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings
Maintenance Notes:Adaptable to most moist, well-drained soils. Any heavy pruning should be done in late winter/early spring and light pruning can occur after flowering. Fertilize in spring.
Double Play® Red Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR' USPP 26,993, Can 5,633 -
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