- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 2-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-3 Feet Wide
A great shrub that offers two very distinct pops of color is the Double Play Red Spirea, a landscaping favorite that’s an excellent addition for nearly any design. Although “double play” refers to the shrub’s spring and summer hues, this plant will bring about butterflies and hummingbirds, lending itself as a true landscaping performer! Happen to live in a densely-populated area where air quality is an issue? No problem, as this shrub has proven tolerant of urban pollution.
The Double Play Red Spirea’s size isn’t overly large, usually reaching 2’-3’ tall with a 2’-3’ span. Bloom season is a little later than some shrubs, with burgundy flowers sprouting in the late spring, then transitioning towards a deep crimson color as the months pass into the summer. For best use, opt for using this shrub in borders, containers, mass plantings, in firescaping, or even in a wildlife garden.
Double Play Red Spirea Care
Soil quality needs to be average at minimum, and the Double Play Red Spirea needs a well-drained area to establish proper roots. It’ll also need at least partial sun, but plant in full sun if possible. Regular watering is recommended, with additional moisture sometimes being required in hotter areas, but be careful not to overwater. To achieve the best aesthetic possible, remove spent blooms and prune in the summer after flowering. Fertilizing is simple, as a general purpose treatment is all that’s necessary in the spring.
Double Play Red Spirea Spacing
Allow for 2’-3’ between each Double Play Red Spirea, but if several are being used in a border or firescaping, cut spacing down to 1’-2’ between plants.
Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink/Red |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Green/Red |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2-4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR' USPP 26,993 |
| Common Name: Double Play® Red Spirea |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- SPIDR
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- 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.
