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DOUBLE PLAY® Red
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Spirea - Japanese
Spiraea japonica
'SMNSJMFR'
PP#26,993; CBR#5633
![Close up of Double Play Red Spiraea flower cluster](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Red_1.jpg)
![Rounded Double Play Red Spiraea at corner of garden bed](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Red_2.jpg)
![Multiple Double Play Red Spiraea flowers clusters](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Red_3.jpg)
![Mass planting of Double Play Red Spiraea in landscape](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Red_4.jpg)
![In bloom Double Play Red Spiraea in landscape](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Red_5.jpg)
![Close up of red new growth on Double Play Red Spiraea](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Spiraea_Double_Play_Red_6.jpg)
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- Unique color
- Colorful foliage
- Durable
- Description
A flower color breakthrough!
Double Play® Red spirea is the first with flowers as close to red as possible. Each deep reddish pink floret is crowned with a spray of long anthers bearing purple pollen for an irresistible effect. In spring, foliage emerges a glowing red, and new growth through the season is an attractive burgundy.
![](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/habit_icons/Habit%20Icon%20Spiraea%20Double%20Play%20Red.jpg)
- 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
- Red
- 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
May be trimmed after bloom for a flush of colorful new growth and some rebloom.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, Red flowers, Green 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, Red flowers, Green foliage