Double Play Candy Corn Spirea Shrub – 1 Gallon Potted Plant

Vibrant Spirea Shrub: A Burst of Color for Your Garden

The vibrant Spirea shrub is a delightful addition to any garden, offering a kaleidoscope of colors throughout the spring and summer. This 1-gallon shrub features vibrant scarlet red foliage in spring, which transforms into bright yellow as it matures. New growth emerges with an orangey-red hue, creating a stunning multi-colored effect. The deep pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in early summer add another layer of visual interest, making this Spirea an excellent choice for a stunning garden.

This beautiful shrub is not only visually appealing but also highly practical. Its inherent deer resistance makes it an ideal choice for gardens where deer browsing is a concern, ensuring your landscape remains undisturbed. The plant’s versatility allows for planting in a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and it thrives exceptionally well as a border plant or a foundational element in your landscape design. Reaching a mature height of approximately 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet, this Spirea shrub maintains a manageable size, fitting seamlessly into most garden spaces and thriving in USDA zones 4-9.

Benefits of Planting This Spirea Shrub:

• Year-Round Interest: Enjoy vibrant foliage colors from spring to fall, followed by attractive winter stems, providing continuous visual appeal.
• Deer Resistance: Protect your precious garden and landscape from unwanted grazing, making it a low-maintenance option.
• Easy Care: This Spirea shrub requires minimal maintenance, adapting well to various soil types, simplifying your gardening efforts.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for creating striking borders, enhancing foundations, or serving as a captivating standalone specimen plant.
• Attracts Pollinators: Its beautiful flowers attract beneficial insects like butterflies, contributing to a healthier and more vibrant garden ecosystem.

Planting instructions are included with every order to ensure your Spirea shrub gets off to a great start. We pride ourselves on providing healthy, high-quality plants that will flourish in your garden. Please note that we do not ship to AK, HI, or PR.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How big will the Spirea shrub get? The shrub typically reaches a mature height of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet and a similar spread, making it a compact and manageable size for most gardens.
• What kind of sunlight does it need? It thrives in full sun to part shade. More sun generally results in more vibrant foliage colors, enhancing its visual impact in your garden.
• Is this plant really deer resistant? Yes, this Spirea shrub is well-known for its deer resistance, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to deer browsing and ensuring your plants remain untouched.
• When does the Spirea bloom? It blooms in early summer, producing beautiful deep pinkish-purple flowers that add another layer of charm to its colorful foliage.
• What type of soil is best for this Spirea? This versatile shrub adapts well to clay, loam, and sandy soils, as long as they are well-draining, ensuring its robust growth and health.