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Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588

Scientific Name: Spiraea 'Tracy'

Also Known As

  • Spiraea 'Double Play Big Bang'
  • Spirea 'Double Play Big Bang'
  • Double Play® Big Bang Spirea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588 plant details

Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new selection from the Double Play Series of Spirea, 'Big Bang' is larger is leaf and flower though the plants themselves are reported to only grow 3-4' tall and 4' wide. Foliage emerges a pretty burnt orange, mellowing out to gold as the summer continues. Large clusters of delicate pink flowers adorn this plant all summer. Deer resistant and attractive to butterflies.

Gardening facts about Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588 plant

How to Grow Spiraea Double Play® Big Bang™ pp21588

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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