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Double Play Dolly®

Spiraea

General Information GROWING TIPS

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.

Double Play Dolly®
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.

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