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 Double Play  Big Bang  Spiraea japonica 'Tracy'  ppaf, cbraf'  
 

 

One of the main goals of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® program is to extend a shrubs color interest beyond the date of flowering. The new Double Play Series does just that. In addition to vibrant flowers, these new introductions turn a double play by providing absolutely stunning foliage especially in the spring when they first break bud.

Double Play Big Bang spirea has massive pink flowers, of a size never seen before, that adorn bright yellow foliage. Foliage glows a dark orange in the spring.

The foliage hold a good gold color also season long and has very good mildew resistance.

 

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 4 

Bloom Time:  Spring through early summer.

Bloom Color:  Large, vibrant pink blooms

Foliage Color:  Superb foliage flushes dark orange and then matures to a bright yellow, while the new growth emerges red.   

Fall Color: Gold to orange  

Size:  24"-36" tall.   

Exposure:  Full sun is ideal. Will tolerate partial shade  

Soil: Average, medium moisture, well drained soils. 

Pruning: Best if done after blooming in mid-summer. To promote flowering, remove faded flower clusters (or deadhead).                  

Watering: Medium moisture.  

Wildlife: Butterflies 

Type: Deciduous  

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.  

Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen.

Breeder:  Tim Wood, Spring Meadow Nursery

 

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