Doozie Spirea is a compact upright mounding deciduous shrub with serrated leaves that emerge a blazing deep red and mature to medium green. Very showy and dense flat-topped clusters of glowing purple-red flowers bloom from late spring through summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, tolerates light shade.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Sterile Hybrid
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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2’ - 3'
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Spacing:
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2.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Maiden Grass, Rose
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Double Play Doozie® Spirea
