Double Play® Candy Corn Spirea is the epitome of effortless beauty with its vibrant, multi-toned foliage that transitions from yellow to orange to red, creating a stunning display all season long. Known for being blissfully low-maintenance, this variety naturally forms a neat, rounded shape without the need for pruning. If you prefer, a light trim after the blooms fade will encourage even more colorful new growth. Deer and rabbits typically ignore Double Play® Candy Corn, and after a year or two in the ground, it becomes quite drought-tolerant, making it a perfect choice for both beauty and practicality in your landscape. 1.5-2 feet tall and 1.5-2.5 feet wide at maturity Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily) Space plants 1.5-2.5 feet apart for best results Maintains colorful foliage that emerges candy apple red in early spring, turns yellow and new growth continues to emerge bright orange summer through fall Produces purple flowers in late spring through early summer Blooms on new wood Great for borders, edging, landscapes, mass plantings, low hedges, focal points Resists deer Deadheading not necessary, drought tolerant, long blooming, low maintenance, seedless, foliage interest Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prune after spring bloom if desired. Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175 Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
