Double Play® Painted Lady® Spirea

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

2-3 Feet

Mature Spread

2-3 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Double Play Painted Lady Spirea is a great choice to add color to your garden. It has striking green, yellow and cream variegated leaves and flat-topped clusters of contrasting hot pink flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer. The small serrated pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn coppery bronze in the fall. This tidy compact deciduous shrub will add beauty to your garden from spring through fall.

Double Play Painted Lady Spirea will grow to between 2 and 3 feet tall and wide at maturity in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9 in partial to full sun conditions. This shrub can be used in mass plantings, as an accent plant, in mixed shrub and perennial borders or a container garden. It’s also a great choice to create a low border at the edge of a walkway or patio.

Double Play Painted Lady Spirea Care

Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers and deer tend to leave it alone. It may need occasional pruning in late winter or early spring. It’s fast-growing, drought-tolerant and highly tolerant of urban pollution, even in inner-city environments. The flowers form on new wood.

Double Play Painted Lady Spirea Spacing

Space Double Plant Painted Lady Spirea plants at least 2 to 3 feet apart on center in a mass planting.

Interesting Fact - This unique plant was developed in Proven Winners ColorChoice trial gardens for several seasons before actually being released for the public to grow.

 

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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	Purple-red	Deep red spring growth matures Double Play® Painted Lady® Spirea Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 4 to 9 (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 , Upright, Dwarf Water Needs Average Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Pink Flower Description Pink 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, Yellow Foliage Description Variegated Green and Yellow Foliage Type , Deciduous, Variegated Seasonal Interest , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest Garden Benefits Attracts ResistsDeer Rabbit Tolerates SafetyPet Safe Kid Safe FeaturesFoliage Interest Low Maintenance Flowering Great ForBorders Edging Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point Container RoleFiller Plant Overview Common Name Double Play® Painted Lady® Spirea Botanical Name Spiraea japonica 'Minspi' 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: SPIPL 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® Painted Lady® Spirea Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel