Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

1.5-2 Feet

Mature Spread

1.5-2.5 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 7

Are you looking to add color to your landscape? The Double Play Candy Corn Spirea is the plant for you! Enjoyment begins in the spring when new growth appears and is a brilliant red. As the new growth matures it turns bright yellow and new growth appears vividly orange. When you add in its deep purple flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, you’ve got a plant that is show stopping. It is deer resistant and low maintenance. Choosing the Double Play Candy Corn Spirea, you will not be disappointed!

The foliage of the Double Play Candy Corn Spirea is stunning. It has red new foliage in the spring, then matures to yellow, and new foliage is orange. The blooms that being to appear in late spring are purple and pair well with its foliage. The height of the Double Play Candy Corn Spirea is eighteen to twenty-four inches and has a spread of eighteen to thirty inches. Plant as a border plant, use for edging, mass planting, or in your landscape as a focal point.

Double Play Candy Corn Spirea Care

Maintenance is low, but to ensure beautiful color and longevity of the plant, be sure to plant in full to part sun, ensuring it receives 4 to 6 hours of sun per day. This plant has average water needs and prefers well drained soil. The Double Play Candy Corn Spirea has a natural rounded habit and does not require pruning. Trimming can take place after flowering and will encourage new growth. Once established, the Double Play Candy Corn Spirea is drought tolerant.

Double Play Candy Corn Spirea Spacing

When planting your Double Play Candy Corn Spirea as a border plant, mass planting, or for edging purposes be sure spacing is at minimum 18 inches, center on center. Correct spacing will ensure the health of your plant for years to come.

 

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Compare flower color, foliage, mature size, and the features that set each Double Play® spirea apart.

Variety	Flowers	Foliage	Mature Size	Why Choose It
Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea	Dark purple	Candy-apple red new growth turns pineapple yellow; orange-red growth continues	1.5–2' H × 1.5–2.5' W	Most dramatic multicolor foliage
Double Play® Gold Spirea	Pure pink	Bright golden-yellow	1.5–2' H × 1.5–2' W	Compact gold foliage with bright pink flowers
Double Play® Dolly™ Spirea	Pink-purple	Orange-red new growth matures chartreuse-yellow	1.5–2.5' H × 1.5–2.5' W	Electric flower and foliage color in a small habit
Double Play® Princess™ Spirea	Deep pink	Fresh bright green	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Dense rounded habit with abundant deep pink flowers
Double Play® Artisan® Spirea	Fuchsia pink	Red spring growth matures green	2–2.5' H × 2–2.5' W	Compact mound with red spring foliage and fuchsia blooms
Double Play® Big Bang Spirea	Pure pink	Orange new growth matures yellow	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Extra-large pink flowers plus colorful foliage
Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea	White	Blue-green with red, pink & purple tones in new growth	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Only white-flowered choice with cool blue foliage
Double Play® Red Spirea	Crimson pink-red	Dark burgundy-purple spring growth matures green	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Closest-to-red flowers in the series
Double Play® Painted Lady® Spirea	Hot pink	Green, yellow & cream variegation	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Only variegated selection in the group
Double Play® Pink Spirea	Intense pink	Dark red spring growth matures rich green	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Deep pink flowers with contrasting red spring growth
Double Play® Doozie Spirea	Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 4 to 7 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop) Sun Exposure Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun) Mature Height 1.5-2 Feet Mature Spread 1.5-2.5 Feet Growth Habit , Mounded, Dwarf Water Needs Average Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Purple Flower Description Purple Bloom Time Late Spring Blooms On New Wood ? "Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune. New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms. Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms. Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms. When to Prune Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts Foliage Color , Red, Orange Foliage Description Orange/Red/Yellow Foliage Type , Deciduous Seasonal Interest , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest Garden Benefits Attracts ResistsDeer Tolerates SafetyPet Safe Kid Safe FeaturesFoliage Interest Low Maintenance Great ForBorders Edging Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point Container RoleFiller Plant Overview Common Name Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea Botanical Name Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1' USPP 28,313 Brand Proven Winners Plant Type Deciduous Simple Plant Spacing Calculator Planting Shape Rectangle Circle Known Area Length (ft) Width (ft) Diameter (ft) Or enter radius below Radius (ft) Known Area (sq ft) Plant Spacing On-Center (in) Pattern Square (grid) Triangular (staggered) Fill edge gaps (max plants) Enter area to see results. Visual Preview Print / Save PDF Powered by SKU: SPICC 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 Learn more about container sizes. Best in Class Warranty We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind. Arrival Guarantee We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days. Free 1-Year Plant Warranty Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our warranty Plants Shipping Now Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed. Shipping Destinations Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states. If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team! Close × Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel