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DOUBLE PLAY BIG BANG®

Spirea - Japanese

Spiraea

'Tracy'

PP#21,588; CBR#4073

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  • Colorful foliage
  • Supersized flowers
  • Durable
Description

Extra-large flowers. Massive pink flowers of a size never seen before adorn bright yellow foliage on Double Play Big Bang® spirea. Foliage glows orange in the spring.

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring, early summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Yellow
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.

  • Benchcard: Double Play® Big Bang™ Spiraea Benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 13, 2019
  • Spec Sheet: Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Double Play® Big Bang™ Spiraea Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Double Play® Big Bang™ Spiraea Tag

    • 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, Yellow foliage

    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, Yellow foliage