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Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Red'
Spiraea
- First spiraea with red flowers!
- New growth burgundy-purple
- Naturally round shape
- Blooms late spring-summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to rich, medium moisture, loamy, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates light shade especially in hot summer climates and a wide range of soils. Remove faded flowers to encourage further blooming. Pruning can be done in late winter to early spring or right after flowering if needed. Plants can be aggressive self-seeders and will spread by suckering. Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Fall Color
- Low Maintenance
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Green
- Burgundy
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Spiraea
Common Name: Spiraea
Dense, upright, mounded, deciduous shrub with oval, toothed, green, blue-green or chartreuse leaves. Tiny red, pink or white flowers in flat-topped or rounded clusters bloom from late spring to mid-summer, sparse and intermittent repeat blooming may occur. Great for rock gardens, shrub borders as a specimen or a low hedge.