Description
A low maintenance shrub that is sure to become a landscape favorite with its thrilling season of color, in both foliage and flower. Like all of the Double Play spirea series, the show begins in early spring, when the foliage emerges a rich burgundy colour. By late spring, a stunning explosion of crimson-red blooms – the first and only of any spirea – appear above the bright green leaves. Perfect for mass plantings or mixed shrub borders. A Proven Winners Color Choice variety.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 60 – 90cm (2 – 3ft.)
Mature Spread: 60 – 90cm (2 – 3ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Nearly-Red
Flowering Time: June – July
Foliage Colour: Rich burgundy, turning bright green.
Care
General Maintenance: Prune in early spring up to 1/3 of growth to reshape and rejuvenate. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom.
Light: Partial sun to full sun. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency.
Soil: Provide well-drained, enriched soil. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
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