'Double Play Doozie®' is a breakthrough in Spirea breeding because it is sterile. Its lack of seed makes it a perpetual bloomer, putting all of its energy into creating wave after wave of red-pink flowers from early summer through frost. No deadheading required! 'Double Play Doozie®' has a naturally compact form making it ideal as an edger or specimen in a smaller planting.
- Height: 60-91 cm (24-36 in)
- Spread: 60-91 cm (24-36 in)
- Hardiness: Zone 3-8
- Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: June to September
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: red
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Spirea is a popular plant because it is very low maintenance and 'Double Play Doozie' is no exception. It naturally takes on a nice, rounded habit without pruning. If you wish, you can give it a trim after the flowers fade, but because 'Double Play Doozie' is sterile it will reblom without this extra attentiion. Double Play® spiraea are typically ignored by deer and even rabbits, and are quite drought tolerant after a year or two in the ground.
