Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| 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 |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, 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.
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