- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2-3 Feet Tall
- Mature Width 2-3 Feet Wide
- Growing Zones 3-8
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.
Double Play® Red Spirea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 2-4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Pink/Red |
| Flower Description: Small, pea-shaped flowers that are clustered together in large, showy panicles |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring to Early Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Foliage Description: Small, oval leaves with serrated edges |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring to Fall |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Drought, deer, heat, and mildew |
| Tolerates: Partial shade |
| Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds |
| Uses: Hedge, Border, Specimen Plant |
| Features: Fall Interest, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
| Common Name: Double Play® Red Spirea |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR' USPP 26,993 |
- 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 Known 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 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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
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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