- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 2-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-3 Feet Wide
This Spirea goes with everything! Its white flowers and blue foliage will pair well with any landscape or home colors. The new growth is colorful and brings year round interest. The maintenance for the Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea is minimal. This shrub seems to have it all.
The foliage of the Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea is intriguing. It has blue-green mature leaves, and the new growth emerges burgundy. In the fall this Spirea turns a rich red. The bloom season for this deciduous shrub is late spring to early summer. The white blooms produces are a gorgeous compliant to its foliage. This Spirea is not only versatile in color, but in use as well. It makes a stunning border or edging plant. It does well with mass planting, makes a wonderful focal point and is a great addition to containers and landscapes alike.
Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea Care
Maintenance for the Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea is simple. Plant your Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea in full sun to part shade ensuring it receives at minimum four hours of sun per day. Soil should be well drained. The water needs of this Spirea are average. It is tolerant to all soils with varying PH levels. Pruning should take place after flowering is finished for the season. Apply slow release fertilizer in the spring.
Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea Spacing
Proper spacing for your Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea is imperative when plating for uses such as mass planting, border planting, or any proximity planting. Spacing for this Spirea should be 24” to 36” inches, center on center.
Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue/Green/Red |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Spiraea media 'SMSMBK' USPP 26,665 |
| Common Name: Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- SPIBK
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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