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Double Play® Red Spirea
Pickup available at 1540 Gordon Road
Usually ready in 24 hours
Spiraea japonica
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!
USDA Zones: 3-8
Plant Specifications
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Bloom Color
Deep, crimson pink-red blooms; Foliage: Green, Red
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
To plant a Double Play® Red® Spirea, choose a full sun location with well-draining soil.
Feed
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage growth and flowering.
Water
Water deeply during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.Once established, the plant can tolerate occasional dry spells.
Prune
To prune, wait until after the plant has bloomed, then lightly trim to maintain its shape and encourage new red growth.
Exposure
Part Sun to Sun Sun