{"product_id":"double-play-candy-corn-spirea","title":"Double Play Candy Corn Spirea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCandy-Corn Foliage and Purple-Red Summer Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Play Candy Corn Spirea (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Double Play Candy Corn') is a foliage spectacle — new growth emerges bright candy-apple red, matures through orange to pineapple-yellow, all topped by clusters of purple-red flowers in summer. The compact, mounded shrub is tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, and the flowers draw bees and butterflies. A vivid, eye-catching foundation and border shrub for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Play Candy Corn Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpiraea japonica 'Double Play Candy Corn'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer, often reblooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple-red, over multicolor foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay; prefers good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage focal point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its ever-changing candy-corn foliage gives season-long color beyond the flowers. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flower clusters. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Double Play Candy Corn Spirea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Double Play Candy Corn Spirea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. Shear lightly to spur fresh colorful growth and rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the foliage change color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew growth emerges red, then shifts through orange to pineapple-yellow — the candy-corn effect — giving multicolor interest all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually avoid spirea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep the brightest color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light shear after the first bloom triggers fresh, brightly colored new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Spark Spirea (Spiraea japonica):\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact spirea with fiery new foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDakota Goldcharm Spirea (Spiraea japonica):\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold-foliage dwarf spirea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Double Play Candy Corn Spirea Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low border or edging run, space plants about 2.5 feet apart (within the 2–3 ft spacing above):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a foliage accent, plant a group of 3 in a triangle, 2–3 feet apart — the shifting candy-corn colors read best in a mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Play Candy Corn Spirea Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth emerges bright candy-apple red — one of the loudest spring foliage shows of any small shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage matures through orange to pineapple-yellow while clusters of purple-red flowers hum with bees and butterflies; a light shear after the first flush spurs fresh red growth and rebloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The multicolor foliage holds late into the season before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy, low deciduous mound; prune in early spring before growth starts — it blooms on new wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-spark-spirea\"\u003eLittle Spark Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact companion with its own fiery new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dakota-goldcharm-spirea\"\u003eDakota Goldcharm Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — a gold-foliage dwarf that echoes the yellow tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-play-doozie-spirea\"\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — a seedless spirea that blooms red all summer beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright vertical contrast to the low color mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Double Play Candy Corn Spirea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes if you have full sun to light part shade, average or clay soil with decent drainage, and want bold, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant color in a small footprint. It's not a fit if your spot is in deep shade — the candy-corn foliage colors fade toward plain green without strong sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54313155035441,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313155068209,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/double-play-candy-corn-spirea.jpg?v=1779727888","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/double-play-candy-corn-spirea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}