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DOUBLE PLAY® Red

Spirea - Japanese

Spiraea japonica

'SMNSJMFR'

PP#26,993; CBR#5633

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  • Unique color
  • Colorful foliage
  • Durable
Description

A flower color breakthrough!

Double Play® Red is the first spirea 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. From spring through fall, this spirea is bursting with color. In spring, the foliage emerges a glowing red, and new growth throughout the season is an attractive burgundy. Double Play® Red Spiraea japonica grows in a naturally tidy mound, which doesn’t require pruning but may be trimmed after bloom to encourage a flush of colorful new growth. 

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

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.

  • Spec Sheet: Double Play® Red Spiraea Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Double Play® Red Spiraea Benchcard
  • Tag: Double Play® Red Spiraea Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Double Play® Red Spiraea Grower Sheet

    • 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