Spirea, 2 gal, Double Play® Gold

Bright gold foliage contrasts with abundant, hot pink spring flowers. Maintains its neat compact mounded shape with very little pruning. More intensely colored than other varieties, adding season-long impact to gardens with very little effort. Ideal for foundation and mass plantings. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24in.)
Mature Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24in.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Hot pink
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Intense golden-yellow.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune in early spring up to 1/3 of growth to reshape and rejuvenate. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom.
Light: Partial sun to full sun. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency.
Soil: Provide well-drained, enriched soil. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.