Botanical profile

Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'

Latin name
Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Doozie'
Common name
Japanese Spirea 'Double Play Doozie'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Doozie' is a sterile Japanese spirea remarkable for its uninterrupted flowering from spring until the first frosts, without producing seeds. Its bright red emerging foliage turns green during the summer, then takes on orangey hues in autumn, beautifully contrasting with its deep rose-red flowers. Very easy to grow, this deciduous shrub with a rounded habit forms a lovely dense bush, perfect for beds, borders, or low hedges, where it attracts bees and butterflies. Its deer resistance, medium growth, and adaptability to well-drained soils make it a durable and decorative choice. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can withstand harsh winters down to -40°C, making it a valuable ally for northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light top-up in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, fertile to average
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Red / Purple
Fruiting
Small, unattractive dried fruits
Foliage color
Green (young red, autumn orange)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy / rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
91 cm (36 in)
Width
91 cm (36 in)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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