Spiraea jap. 'Double Play ? Doozie' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Red' (Spiraea japonica) is a broad, compact small shrub that produces dark crimson flowers. They appear from June to September. The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Red' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFR'(s).

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * dark red shoots

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Red' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. Dark red shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Red' is a small shrub that grows broadly and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 90 cm and is approx. 0.6 - 1.2 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The dark carmine-red flowers appear from June to September.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bed edging