- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 1.5-2 Feet Tall
- Spread 1.5-2 Feet Wide
Hot pink flower clusters rise above the bright gold foliage of the compact Double Play Gold Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Yan'). This small mounded spirea plays a thriller role in garden containers, beds or borders. The season-long color begins as the leaves emerge each spring and flowers join the color burst in summer. The bright yellow foliage alone makes this spirea a unique complement to green-leafed plants in your landscape.
Perfect for a low border or companion for a taller shrub, Double Play Gold Spirea grows to about 2 feet tall and wide in a neat mounded form. The versatile little shrub can thrive in colder areas of zone 3 and take the heat of up to zone 8. It adds all-season color when mixed with other shrubs in garden beds or as a low mass planting for a groundcover effect. The pink flowers attract hummingbirds, but the shrub is deer resistant.
Double Play Gold Spirea Care
This spirea is an easy-care thriller for containers or in the landscape. Choose a planting or container location for Double Gold Spirea that gets at least 4 to 6 hours of sun a day. It can take a little shade but also loves the sun. Applying a controlled-release fertilizer in the spring helps boost blooming. The spirea needs little or no pruning, but you can lightly trim the shrub or deadhead old flowers to encourage reblooming.
Double Play Gold Spirea Spacing
If you want a bright gold border near a sidewalk or driveway, space the plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Be sure to place your Double Play Artisan Spirea shrubs where you can enjoy the sun hitting the bright gold leaves and pink flowers.
Spiraea japonica 'Yan' Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Yellow |
Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height: 1.5-2 Feet |
Spread: 1.5-2 Feet |
Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Blooms On: New Wood |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Deciduous |
Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Yan' USPP 21,615 |
Common Name: Double Play® Gold Spirea |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- SPIDG
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.