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Watercolor foliage of Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea in shades of red blue light and dark green Flowering Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea in landscape with narrow Thuja Dozens of white Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea flowers on mounded shrub Colorful hedge of Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea Multicolored foliage of Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea in red blue and green YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page

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DOUBLE PLAY® BLUE KAZOO®

Spirea

Spiraea media

'SMSMBK'

USPP 26,655; CBR 5942

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Watercolor foliage of Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea in shades of red blue light and dark green Flowering Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea in landscape with narrow Thuja Dozens of white Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea flowers on mounded shrub Colorful hedge of Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea Multicolored foliage of Double Play Blue Kazoo Spiraea in red blue and green YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Colorful foliage
  • Large blooms
  • Durable
Description

Blue foliage with red tones. The cool blue foliage of Double Play® Blue Kazoo® spirea is the perfect contrast to the crisp white blooms. Hints of purple, lime, and red in the new growth foreshadow the outstanding fall color.

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
White
Foliage Color
Blue
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® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Spec Sheet
  • Tag: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Tag
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 13, 2019

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea, 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, White flowers, Blue foliage

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea, 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, White flowers, Blue foliage