Description
Doozie Spirea is a compact upright mounding deciduous shrub with serrated leaves that emerge a blazing deep red and mature to medium green. Very showy and dense flat-topped clusters of glowing purple-red flowers bloom from late spring through summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, tolerates light shade.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Sterile Hybrid |
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Height: |
2′ – 3′ |
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Spread: |
2’ – 3′ |
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Spacing: |
2.5′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
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: Weigela, Maiden Grass, Rose
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Double Play Doozie® Spirea
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