Double Play® Doozie Spirea

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

2-3 Feet

Mature Spread

2-3 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Spirea is a popular shrub for good reason. Double Play Doozie Spirea just might be the best choice yet. The plant blooms nonstop from late spring into fall with reddish-purple flowers. This spirea is seedless, which means it won't be invasive, plus all the plant's energy goes into making flowers, and then making more flowers … with no deadheading or special attention from you. Just sit back and enjoy the pretty green leaves and bright flowers.

Double Play Doozie Spirea grows to nearly 3 feet high and 3 feet around. With its small size, rounded shape and continuous bloom, it is a perfect shrub for edging sidewalks or entryways or for low borders in your garden. Plant it in multiples of three for the best color effect. This spirea also is an excellent filler plant for containers, ensuring all-season color in front of taller leaves or flowers. Double Plays are hardy to the cold of zones 3 and can take heat through zone 8. This best-selling shrub also is deer resistant.

Double Play Doozie Spirea Care

Plant your Double Play Doozie Spirea shrubs in part sun to full sun for the best health and bloom. The flowers bloom on both old wood and new branches, which is one reason why the shrubs look so full of color in summer. All you have to do is remove the oldest, woodiest looking stems every few years in early spring. You don't need to remove spent flowers, but a light prune after its first bloom puts even more energy into the shrub's next bloom. Water it regularly, especially in summer heat.

Double Play Doozie Spirea Spacing

Space groups of spirea plants about 2 to 3 feet apart (measuring from center to center) for the best border or edge effect. In a container, give it plenty of room right in front.

 

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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 Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 3 to 8 (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 2-3 Feet Mature Spread 2-3 Feet Growth Habit , Mounded, Dwarf Water Needs Average Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Red Flower Description Showy clusters of red flowers with lavender overtones 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 , Green, Purple Foliage Description Emerging burgundy in spring, turning green in summer, and then an outstanding brick red in the fall Foliage Type , Deciduous Seasonal Interest , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest Garden Benefits Attracts ResistsDeer Tolerates SafetyPet Safe Kid Safe FeaturesLow Maintenance Continuous or Reblooming Flowering Great ForBorders Edging Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point Containers Container RoleFiller Plant Overview Common Name Double Play® Doozie Spirea Botanical Name Spiraea x 'NCSX2' USPPAF Brand Proven Winners Plant Type Shrub 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: SPIDZ 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® Doozie Spirea Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel