Double Play Dolly Spirea

Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Dolly’

Double Play® Dolly Spirea is a compact, colourful shrub that delivers multi-season interest with minimal maintenance. New foliage emerges in vibrant red-orange tones, maturing to rich green, while bright pink flower clusters bloom in early summer and often repeat later in the season.

Bred for improved colour and performance, Double Play® Dolly holds its foliage colour better than many traditional spireas and maintains a tidy, rounded shape without constant pruning. It’s an excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, mass plantings, and smaller landscapes.

Plant Details

• Hardiness Zone: 3–8

• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (best colour and flowering)

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils

Why You’ll Love It

• Bright red-orange new growth

• Cheerful pink summer flowers

• Compact, naturally neat growth habit

• Excellent cold hardiness for prairie gardens

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for strongest colour and best flowering.

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Light pruning after flowering can encourage fresh growth and rebloom.

• Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

Photo from Proven Winners