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Double Play® Red Spirea

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun
(5+ Hours Direct Sun)
Mature Height

Mature Height

2-3 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

2-3 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 8

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.

 
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Compare flower color, foliage, mature size, and the features that set each Double Play® spirea apart.

VarietyFlowersFoliageMature SizeWhy Choose It
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
Pure pink Bright golden-yellow 1.5–2' H × 1.5–2' W Compact gold foliage with bright pink flowers
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
Deep pink Fresh bright green 2–3' H × 2–3' W Dense rounded habit with abundant deep pink flowers
Fuchsia pink Red spring growth matures green 2–2.5' H × 2–2.5' W Compact mound with red spring foliage and fuchsia blooms
Pure pink Orange new growth matures yellow 2–3' H × 2–3' W Extra-large pink flowers plus colorful foliage
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
Crimson pink-red Dark burgundy-purple spring growth matures green 2–3' H × 2–3' W Closest-to-red flowers in the series
Hot pink Green, yellow & cream variegation 2–3' H × 2–3' W Only variegated selection in the group
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® Red 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
, Pink, Red
Flower Description
Pink-red, small, pea-shaped flowers clustered in large, showy panicles
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
Foliage Description
Dark Green
Foliage Type
, Deciduous
Seasonal Interest
, Spring Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest

Garden Benefits

AttractsBees Butterflies Hummingbirds
ResistsDeer
Tolerates
SafetyPet Safe Kid Safe
FeaturesAttracts Pollinators Low Maintenance Flowering
Great ForBorders Mass Planting Wildlife Gardens
Container RoleFiller

Plant Overview

Common Name
Double Play® Red Spirea
Botanical Name
Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR' USPP 26,993
Brand
Proven Winners
Plant Type
Shrub

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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
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
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
#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
#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
#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
#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

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