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DOUBLE PLAY® BLUE KAZOO®

Spirea

Spiraea media

'SMSMBK'

PP#26,655; CBR#5942

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  • 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 old wood - prune after flowering if 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.

  • Spec Sheet: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Benchcard
  • Tag: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 9, 2022 Double Play Blue Kazoo spirea
  • 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

    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