Embrace a bold aesthetic with Double Play Dolly® spirea! The big color arrives early in spring as the new foliage fills in, lighting the small shrub up with blazing orange-red color. Foliage matures to a dazzling chartreuse color and in late spring, equally dazzling electric purple blooms arrive to make a truly eye-popping color combo. Its compact size fits nicely at the front of the border as edging or low hedging.
Blossom Color | Purple |
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
Exposure | Part Sun to Sun |
Height | 24-36 in |
Width | 18-30 in |
Spacing | 18-30 in |
Container Sizes | 28, QT |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Butterflies |
Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
Features | Embrace a bold aesthetic with Double Play Dolly® spirea! The big color arrives early in spring as the new foliage fills in, lighting the small shrub up with blazing orange-red color. Foliage matures to a dazzling chartreuse color and in late spring, equally dazzling electric purple blooms arrive to make a truly eye-popping color combo. Its compact size fits nicely at the front of the border as edging or low hedging. |
Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
Bog Plant | No |
Is Disease Resistant | No |
Drought Tolerant | No |
Edible | No |
Erosion Control | No |
Fragrant Flower | No |
Fragrant Foilage | No |
Heat Tolerant | No |
Native to North America | No |
Salt Tolerant | No |
Succulent | No |
Water Plant | No |
Uses |
Spirea is a landscaping classic, thanks to its neat, mounded habit. It makes a nice edging, accent plant, or perennial garden companion. In the landscape, plant in multiples of 3 for an eye-catching display. |
Maintenance Notes |
Double Play Doozie is as low maintenance as other spirea. You can give it a light trim after its first bloom in late spring if you'd like to see a reflush of the bright red new growth. Remove the oldest, woodiest stems every couple of years or so to keep growth fresh and vigorous. |