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Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR'

Also Known As

  • Spiraea japonica 'Double Play'
  • Doube Play® Red Japanese Spirea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Spiraea japonica Double Play® Red PP26993 plant details

Spiraea japonica Double Play® Red PP26993 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica Double Play® Red PP26993

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cutting garden, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica Double Play® Red PP26993

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unique late spring flowers with long anthers covered in purple pollen are the closest to red of any Spirea. And the color doesn't stop there! The foliage emerges brilliant red in the spring, and additional new growth throughout the season is a gorgeous burgundy. PP26993
Vibrant flowers and stunning foliage mean a lot of bang for your buck. (no pun intended!) Double Play® Red is a flower color breakthrough in spiraeas, the first and only spirea with true red flowers. Add in showy dark burgundy spring foliage and you've got the perfect double play!

By: Deer Country Gardens

Gardening facts about Spiraea japonica Double Play® Red PP26993 plant

How to Grow Spiraea japonica Double Play® Red PP26993

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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