Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artisan® PP21712

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Galen'

Also Known As

Spiraea 'Double Play Artist'
Spiraea Double Play™ Artist
Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artisan
Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artist
Spirea 'Double Play Artist'
Double Play® Artisan® Japanese Spirea
SPIREA

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artisan® PP21712 plant details

Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artisan® PP21712 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artisan® PP21712

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica Double Play® Artisan® PP21712

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A double play of beauty,the otherwise blue-green foliage of this 24" x 48" shrub opens a purple-red followed by rich-pink flowers AND showy fall color in a variety of reds... actually a triple play! S/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Colorful flowers and colorful foliage make Spirea Double Play® Artisan a vibrant addition to deer country gardens. Rich pink summer flowers and rich purple-red new growth in spring. Get months of bright color from this adaptable, easy to grow plant. It maintains its compact, mounded shape with very little pruning, and has more vivid color than other spiraea varieties.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Plants in the Double PlayTM series display at least superb characteristics, in this case better bloom color and improved foliage color. 'Galen' or under the trademarked name ArtistTM was a clear winner in Spring Meadow's field trials due to compactness, great foliage coloration and outstanding PURPLE flowers. New foliage growth is vibrant purplish-red, maturing to an attractive bluish-green. Unique to the species, the blooms are a rich purple. PPAF

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Spirea 'Double Play Artist' is one of the many new shrubs on the market that are excellent garden plants. This selection has a compact habit of 24-30" with rosy purple flowers that show off in late spring and repeat through the summer. Lovely and durable blue green foliage turns russet red in the fall.