{"product_id":"double-play-red-spirea","title":"Double Play Red Spirea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRed-Purple Foliage and Bright Red Summer Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Play Red Spirea (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Double Play Red') delivers bold color on two fronts — deep red-purple foliage that emerges burgundy in spring, topped by clusters of bright red-pink flowers in summer. The compact, mounded shrub is tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, and the flowers draw bees and butterflies. A vivid, low-maintenance foundation and border shrub for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Play Red 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 japonica 'Double Play Red'\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\u003eBright red-pink, over red-purple 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\u003eCompact foundation and border shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small, mounded form and bold foliage suit foundations and the front of shrub borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the red 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 Red 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 Red 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 off spent flowers to encourage rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — Japanese spireas are among the toughest, hardiest small shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep the foliage and flowers looking their best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShear lightly after the first flush of flowers to spur rebloom and fresh colorful growth.\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: What color is the foliage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep red-purple, emerging burgundy in spring and holding rich color into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spirea (Spiraea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A seedless, reblooming red spirea that flowers all summer.\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 Red Spirea Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low foundation or border 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 color accent, plant a group of 3 in a triangle, 2–3 feet apart — the dark foliage reads as one bold mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Play Red Spirea Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage emerges rich burgundy — dark, dramatic color before a single flower opens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of bright red-pink flowers glow against the red-purple leaves; shear lightly after the first flush for rebloom and fresh dark growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red-purple foliage holds rich color late into the season.\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\/double-play-doozie-spirea\"\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — seedless and blooming all summer right beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/anthony-waterer-spirea\"\u003eAnthony Waterer Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic rose-pink counterpart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-princess-spirea\"\u003eLittle Princess Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — soft pink and green that lets the dark foliage pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-star-juniper\"\u003eBlue Star Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — steel-blue evergreen contrast for the front of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Double Play Red Spirea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes if you have full sun to light part shade and want dark red-purple foliage plus red flowers on a tough, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant 2–3 ft shrub. It's not a fit if your spot sits in heavy shade — the foliage greens out and bloom drops off without good sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54313166176561,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/double-play-red-spirea.jpg?v=1779727888","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/double-play-red-spirea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}