Spiraea japonica (Spirea)
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Color Name: Double Play® Red
A flower color breakthrough! Double Play Red spirea is the first with true red flowers. Each deep red floret is crowned with a spray of long anthers bearing purple pollen for an irresistible effect. In spring, foliage emerges a glowing red, and new growth through the season is an attractive burgundy.
This fantastic Spirea Japonica improves on the species in every way! The habit is dense and mounded, the foliage is more attractive, the blooms are abundant and bright, and the whole plant shows excellent performance in gardens.
Growing Tips: Spirea is a popular plant because it is blissfully low maintenance, and Double Play Red is no exception. It naturally takes on a nice, rounded habit without pruning. If you wish, you can give it a trim after the flowers fade, which will encourage even more colorful new growth. Double Play Spirea are typically ignored by deer and even rabbits, and are quite drought tolerant after a year or two in the ground.
A flower color breakthrough! Double Play Red spirea is the first with true red flowers. Each deep red floret is crowned with a spray of long anthers bearing purple pollen for an irresistible effect. In spring, foliage emerges a glowing red, and new growth through the season is an attractive burgundy.
This fantastic Spirea Japonica improves on the species in every way! The habit is dense and mounded, the foliage is more attractive, the blooms are abundant and bright, and the whole plant shows excellent performance in gardens.
Growing Tips: Spirea is a popular plant because it is blissfully low maintenance, and Double Play Red is no exception. It naturally takes on a nice, rounded habit without pruning. If you wish, you can give it a trim after the flowers fade, which will encourage even more colorful new growth. Double Play Spirea are typically ignored by deer and even rabbits, and are quite drought tolerant after a year or two in the ground.
Flower Color: Red Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 2 to 3 Feet Spread: 2 to 4 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Attributes |
Extended Bloomer Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Border Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
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