Description
Double Play Red Spirea is a dense mounding deciduous shrub
with oval sharp-toothed leaves that are vibrant dark burgundy on new growth and matures to medium green before turning brick red in fall. Flat-topped clusters of crimson red flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in
full sun
and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
2′ – 3′ |
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Spread: |
2’ – 3′ |
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Spacing: |
2′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:
Maiden Grass, Salvia, Barberry
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Double Play Red Spirea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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