Double Play Big Bang Spirea

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