Spiraea japonica "Double Play" | |
Shirobana Spirea | |
Spiraea x 'Tracy', also known as Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea, this shrub has bright yellow foliage and rich pink flowers. This low maintenance grower attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant! Grows best in full or partial sun. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Spiraea x 'Tracy' USPP 21,588 Common Name: Spirea Double Play® Big Bang® Features: Mounding Habit, Drought Tolerant Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Attracts Hummingbirds Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 24 - 36 inches high by 24 - 36 inches wide Zone 4 - 8 Proven Winners® | |
Cut entire plant back to 2' every March and feed with Flowertone. Dead-head remove spent blossoms every 2 weeks during summer. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks of summer. Re-mulch in June and January. Spray with Dormant Oil in March for insect control. | |
Attractive accent, low hedge, edging, or border plant | |
Full sun, well drained soil | |
Prune late winter or early spring; spring flowering shrubs after bloom | |
Mid summer to fall | |
White, pink and red flower clusters | |
3'x4' | |
3-5' | |
Dwarf, mounded deciduous shrub | |
Medium | |
Full Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Keep moist | |
Bright green foliage |