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RedCrocus Double Play Red Japanese Spirea- Deciduous Shrub for Garden Borders & Hedges | Attracts Pollinators 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Double Play Red Japanese Spirea- Deciduous Shrub for Garden Borders & Hedges | Attracts Pollinators 3 Gallon

Regular price $156.00 USD
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SKU:nsf9338-redcrocus

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Double Play Red' Japanese Spirea Spirea japonica 'Double Play Red'

Description

This vibrant deciduous shrub features striking red blooms with dense green foliage, offering a colorful focal point in any garden. It blooms in late spring to early summer and is known for its compact, spreading habit.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border planting, hedges, and foundation planting. It adds color and texture to landscapes and can be used in mass plantings or as a standalone accent.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Double Play Red' Japanese Spirea Spirea japonica 'Double Play Red'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Double Play Red' Japanese Spirea
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a spreading habit of similar width
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: None
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Compatibilities Icon Grows Well With: Other shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Space plants 2-3 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Adapted to a variety of soils, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Winter mulch recommended in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: No special care needed beyond regular watering and pruning.
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