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DOUBLE PLAY® ARTISAN®

Spirea - Japanese

Spiraea japonica

'Galen'

USPP 21,712; CBR 4072

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Mounded planting of Double Play Artisan Spiraea on sloping landscape Mass planting of Double Play Artisan Spiraea tipped with red new growth Close up of pink Double Play Artisan Spiraea flowers Close up of purple-red new growth of Double Play Artisan Spiraea YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Colorful foliage
  • Long blooming
  • Durable
Description

Purple-red new growth.

Double Play® spiraea derive their name from the combination of colorful flowers and foliage. In addition to vibrant pink summer flowers, Double Play® Artisan® has rich purple-red new growth in spring. You'll get months of vibrant color from this adaptable, easy to grow plant. It maintains its compact, mounded shape with very little pruning, and has more vivid color than other spiraea varieties.

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 2.5'
Width
2 - 2.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring, early summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood - prune in early spring as desired.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; flower beds; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

May be trimmed after bloom for a flush of colorful new growth and some rebloom.

  • Tag: Double Play® Artisan® Spiraea Tag
  • Benchcard: Double Play® Artisan® Spiraea Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Double Play® Artisan® Spiraea Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Double Play® Artisan® Spiraea Grower Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea , Common name: Spirea - Japanese, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

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