Spiraea Double Play Big Bang® (Spirea)
Providing long-lasting color from spring to fall, Spiraea Double Play Big Bang® (Spirea) is a bushy deciduous shrub with glowing orange leaves in spring, maturing to bright yellow as the summer progresses. The foliage of serrated, ovate leaves turns vibrant shades of brick-orange in the fall. In summer, massive clusters of pink flowers grace the tips of the branches. Perfect for contrasting and brightening the landscape, this spirea cultivar is a wonderful choice for borders and containers. Great as a low hedge too!
Providing long-lasting color from spring to fall, Spiraea Double Play Big Bang® (Spirea) is a bushy deciduous shrub with glowing orange leaves in spring, maturing to bright yellow as the summer progresses. The foliage of serrated, ovate leaves turns vibrant shades of brick-orange in the fall. In summer, massive clusters of pink flowers grace the tips of the branches. Perfect for contrasting and brightening the landscape, this spirea cultivar is a wonderful choice for borders and containers. Great as a low hedge too!
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade as well as a wide range of soil conditions.
- Perfect choice for borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, city gardens, rock gardens, or containers.
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds but is ignored by deer.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Very little maintenance is needed. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring. Deadhead after flowering to encourage repeat blooming.
- Flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed. If overgrown, can be renovated by cutting back hard immediately after flowering.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or by division in autumn or spring
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Spiraea – Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |