Double Play Red Spirea is a dense mounding deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed leaves that are vibrant dark burgundy on new growth and matures to medium green before turning brick red in fall. Flat-topped clusters of crimson red flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass, Salvia, Barberry
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Double Play Red Spirea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
