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Meet the Breeder
Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan
DOUBLE PLAY DOLLY®
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Spirea
Spiraea japonica
'SMNSJSA'
PP#35,032; CBRAF
![A close up of the purple blooms of Double Play Dolly Spirea.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Dolly_P1001886-800x800-e2b5f26.png)
![Double Play Dolly Spirea in the landscape.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Dolly_P1184166-800x800-08c16ce.png)
![A close up of the purple blooms of Double Play Dolly Spirea.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Dolly_P1001892-800x800-c23ec90.png)
![Double Play Dolly Spirea in the landscape.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Dolly_P1184164-800x800-8db5de9.png)
- Colorful foliage
- Petite shrub
- Durable
- Description
A whole new color combination for spirea with unique purple flowers atop clean yellow foliage. The show starts in early spring, before the flowers appear, when the foliage flushes orange-red before transitioning to bright yellow. Growers, retailers, and homeowners will appreciate its neat and compact habit in a container and in the landscape. It’s also very durable and easy to care for, making it an ideal choice for eye-catching yet low-maintenance landscaping.
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- USDA Zone
- 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 1.5 - 2.5'
- Width
- 1.5 - 2.5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Late spring to summer
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
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
Trim after blooming for a flush of colorful new growth and some rebloom.Features: Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, 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: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage
Features: Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, 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: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage