{"product_id":"double-play-doozie-spirea","title":"Double Play Doozie Spirea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Seedless Spirea That Blooms Bright Red All Summer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spirea (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Double Play Doozie') is a breakthrough: a completely seedless spirea that pours out vivid red-pink flowers continuously from late spring to frost, with no deadheading and no unwanted reseeding. Purple-tinged new growth and red fall color add to the show on a compact, mounded shrub. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it's a non-stop pollinator favorite for borders and foundations in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spirea 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 'Double Play Doozie' (NCSX2)\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\u003eLate spring to frost — continuous, no deadheading needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid red-pink\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\u003eNon-stop color shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it's seedless, it reblooms continuously without deadheading — ideal for low-maintenance foundations and borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers all season. 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 Doozie 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 Doozie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is seedless a big deal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt reblooms all summer without deadheading and won't reseed into the landscape — a tidy, non-stop bloomer.\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: Do I need to deadhead it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — that's the point. It keeps blooming on its own; a light spring trim keeps it shapely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Play Red Spirea (Spiraea japonica):\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-purple foliage with bright red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Waterer Spirea (Spiraea japonica):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic rose-pink-flowered 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 Doozie Spirea Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low flowering border, 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 an accent, plant a group of 3 in a triangle, 2–3 feet apart, where the all-summer bloom can be seen daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spirea Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-tinged new growth emerges, and the first vivid red-pink flowers open in late spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The seedless breakthrough pays off — continuous red-pink bloom with zero deadheading, busy with bees and butterflies all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers keep coming until frost while the foliage turns red for a final show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, tidy deciduous mound; give it a light trim in early spring — 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\/double-play-red-spirea\"\u003eDouble Play Red Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — red-purple foliage that deepens the red theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/anthony-waterer-spirea\"\u003eAnthony Waterer Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic rose-pink spirea for an old-meets-new pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-play-candy-corn-spirea\"\u003eDouble Play Candy Corn Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — multicolor foliage beside Doozie's non-stop flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — vertical structure behind the low bloomer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Double Play Doozie Spirea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes if you want the longest bloom season a spirea can give — full sun to light part shade, adaptable clay-tolerant roots, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established. It's not a fit if your site is mostly shaded — the continuous bloom that makes Doozie special slows noticeably without at least a half day of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54313163161905,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/double-play-doozie-spirea.jpg?v=1779727888","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/double-play-doozie-spirea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}