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Double Play Doozie®
Spiraea
This beauty is non-invasive, meaning it sets no seed and won't spread into the wild. All the energy it would spend developing seed goes into blooming instead, so it reblooms red/purple flowers late spring through fall. It does it all with the same good looks, drought tolerance, and deer resistance that can be expected from spirea, too.
| Blossom Color | Red |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Exposure | Part Sun to Su |
| Height | 24-36 in |
| Width | 24-36 in |
| Spacing | 24-36 in |
| Container Sizes | 28, QT |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | This beauty is non-invasive, meaning it sets no seed and won't spread into the wild. All the energy it would spend developing seed goes into blooming instead, so it reblooms red/purple flowers late spring through fall. It does it all with the same good looks, drought tolerance, and deer resistance that can be expected from spirea, too. |
| 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. |