Spiraea jap. 'Double Play? Big Bang' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Big Bang'(s) (Spiraea japonica) is a compact small shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers. They appear from June to July. The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Big Bang'(s) also has lanceolate, greenish-yellow leaves. The orange-coloured 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. 60 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * orange shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Big Bang'(s) are greenish-yellow, lanceolate, alternate. Orange-coloured shoots. Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Big Bang'(s) turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Big Bang'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Big Bang'(s) is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 0.6 - 1 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 soil 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 pink-coloured flowers appear from June to July.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging