I put 3 of these in a full sun location and they looked amazing all last year. In the fall, one started to look like something was infecting the leaves - fungus, maybe? - so I took a deep breath and hacked maybe half the shrub off. I figured I'd probably have to replace it this spring. I was sad. Then, a few weeks later, something came along and ate the other two down almost to the ground. I was VERY sad. This spring, I was no longer sad - these shrubs sprang back and look absolutely GORGEOUS. I live in an area with constantly heavy deer pressure, and rabbit pressure that waxes and wanes - so its good to know that even if the worst happens, these shrubs can come right on back and look great the following season.
Double Play Big Bang® Spirea Spiraea x
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Details
24 - 36 Inches36 - 48 Inches24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm91cm - 1.2m61cm - 91cmFeatures
Everything you love about the classic spirea - and more!
Japanese spirea comes by its popularity earnestly: durable, super easy to care for, and perfectly pretty pink flowers in spring. Double Play Big Bang® spirea does the landscape classic one better with the biggest, pinkest flowers of any Japanese spirea. It also offers super colorful new growth, especially when it emerges in early spring. That's what makes it a perfect Double Play! Like other Japanese spirea, it's drought tolerant, deer resistant, grows and blooms well in partial shade, and maintains a nice, neat shape without pruning.
Top reasons to grow Double Play Big Bang spirea:
- Extra large pure pink blooms
- Colorful new growth makes the plant interesting even when it's not in bloom
- Deer resistant
Attracts:HummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:PinkFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:YellowHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8aWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:This is an outstanding landscape plant! It is perfect for mass plantings or as part of the mixed border.
Maintenance Notes:Very little maintenance is needed. Apply a controlled release fertilizer in spring, and trim as needed to shape. Deadhead after flowering to encourage repeat blooming.
Check out the complete guide to growing spirea.
Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea x 'Tracy' USPP 21,588, Can 4,073 -
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