Spiraea jap. 'Double Play? Blue Kazoo' - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Blue Kazoo'®(s) (Spiraea japonica) is a compact, deciduous small shrub with decorative, lanceolate, blue-green leaves. The burgundy-red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers from June to September. 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. 90 cm wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bordeaux red shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Blue Kazoo'®(s) are blue-green, lanceolate, alternate. Bordeaux-red shoots. Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Blue Kazoo'®(s) turns bright red in autumn.

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

Growth
Japanese spiraea Double Play® 'Blue Kazoo'®(s) is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 90 cm and is approx. 60 - 90 cm 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 white flowers appear from June to September.

Use
Tub, ground cover, hedge