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Spirea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'-Vibrant foliage and blooms 3 Gallon

Spirea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'-Vibrant foliage and blooms 3 Gallon

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Spirea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'

Spirea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'

Description

Spirea japonica 'Double Play Doozie' is a stunning deciduous shrub known for its vibrant foliage and prolific blooming. This cultivar offers a continuous display of bright pink flowers from late spring through summer, complemented by its rich, colorful leaves that change with the seasons.

Suggested Uses

This versatile shrub is perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. It can also be used as a colorful hedge or in mixed perennial gardens. Its compact size makes it suitable for container gardening as well.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Spirea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'
  • Common Name Common Name: Double Play Doozie' Japanese Spirea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Lavender, and other sun-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 2-3 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
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