Spirea Double Play Doozie® PW (3 Gallon)

Spirea Double Play Doozie® (Proven Winners®) – 3 Gallon

Description
Spirea Double Play Doozie® is a revolutionary, easy-care flowering shrub that delivers non-stop color from spring through fall. This Proven Winners® selection is the first-ever seedless, reblooming spirea, producing vibrant red-purple blooms from late spring until frost—no deadheading required! New foliage emerges a brilliant deep red in early spring, maturing to lush green and providing a stunning backdrop for the continuous waves of bright, glowing flowers. Compact and mounded, Double Play Doozie® is perfect for borders, low hedges, mass plantings, or containers. It’s deer resistant, drought tolerant, and thrives in full sun to part sun, making it a top choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** *Spiraea x* 'NCSX2' USPP 30,953
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 2–3 ft tall and wide (24–36 inches)
- **Bloom Color:** Bright red-purple
- **Bloom Time:** Late spring through frost (continuous rebloomer)
- **Foliage:** Deep red new growth, maturing to green; excellent fall color
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to part sun (4–6+ hours daily)
- **Soil:** Well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types
- **Water Needs:** Average; drought tolerant once established
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 3–8
- **Maintenance:** Very low; no deadheading needed, prune lightly after first bloom if desired
- **Special Features:** Non-invasive (seedless), deer resistant, drought tolerant, pollinator friendly, Proven Winners® selection

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:** Space 2–3 feet apart for mass plantings or hedges. Plant in well-drained soil at the same depth as the container.
2. **Watering:** Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water during dry spells.
3. **Fertilizing:** Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
4. **Pruning:** Not required for reblooming, but a light trim after the first flush can encourage new growth and more blooms. Remove oldest stems every few years to keep the plant vigorous.
5. **Mulching:** Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Landscape Uses
- Flowering borders and low hedges
- Mass plantings for continuous color
- Accent in perennial beds
- Containers and patio planters
- Pollinator and butterfly gardens