Colorful, Durable, and Compact

Are you looking for an easy-care and adaptable plant, but you also want something that has fun and unique color? You need something that is not only practical but also ornamental. Don’t underestimate a good spirea! The Double Play® Spirea series offers all the great traits of spirea in a range of colors that can fit into any garden’s color palette. Today I want to introduce you to the newest member of the series: Double Play® Dolly™ Spirea. 

Carefree Color

Double Play® Dolly™ offers a unique new color combination with its vibrant purple flowers sitting above bright yellow foliage. In spring, the leaves emerge in shades of orange-red before transitioning to yellow; by late spring, the purple flowers appear and bloom until late summer, drawing in plenty of pollinators. 

This colorful shrub is eye-catching and so low maintenance, making it a great choice for practically any garden and gardener! It doesn’t require pruning, but for a cleaner appearance, you can trim it in early spring. You can also give it a light trim after its first bloom to encourage new growth. 

Double Play® Dolly™ has a naturally neat and compact habit, growing just 1.5-2.5’ tall and wide. It is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant. 

It is hardy in USDA 3-8 and will grow in either full sun or part shade. If you are looking for the best possible color display, full sun will be your friend! If you’re in a warmer climate, it will benefit from a little afternoon shade. 

Wanna Take a Deep Dive into Spirea? 

Check out the video below to learn everything you need to know about this hardworking shrub! Natalie delves into the history of spirea, the different types of spirea, and how to care for them. 

Have a great weekend, and I look forward to bringing you another great shrub next week!