Spiraea Double Play Princess
Spiraea 'Double Play Princess' photo courtesy of Proven Winners
Japanese Spirea

‘Double Play® Princess’ Spirea is a compact shrub producing masses of bright rosy-pink flower clusters above clean green foliage. The tidy, rounded habit and long bloom period make it a reliable performer for borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. Its consistent flowering and manageable size make it especially useful in smaller landscapes.

  • Height: 60-90 cm (2-3 ft)
  • Spread: 60-90 cm (2-3 ft)
  • Hardiness: Zone 3
  • Sun or Shade: minimum five hours of full sun
  • Bloom Time: late spring to summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: bright rosy pink
  • Critter Resistance: generally deer resistant
  • Nature Attraction: bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Spirea is extremely adaptable and drought tolerant once established. Light shearing after the first flush of flowers can encourage additional bloom and maintain a compact shape. Prune in early spring to rejuvenate the plant if needed.

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