Deciduous shrub – Double Play Doozie Spirea

Double Play Doozie Spirea 

Botanical name: spiraea x ‘double play doozie’

Beginner friendly?: yea 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: year-round re-bloomer 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8

Flower color: red/purple

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size when that plant has finished its first blooming cycle of the spring season 

Propagation methods: 

Landscape use: border, container, specimen, edging 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: boxwood, azaleas, hydrangeas, daylilies 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no