.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Double Play Big Bang' Japanese Spirea Spirea japonica 'Double Play Big Bang' Description A compact deciduous shrub known for its vibrant, double-red spring blooms and glossy green foliage throughout the growing season. Appreciated for its ornamental value and easy maintenance. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, and attracting pollinators in flower beds and landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Big Bang' Common Name: Double Play Big Bang Japanese Spirea Size & Growth: 2-3 ft tall and wide, with a spreading habit Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous, glossy green leaves Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: Mild scent during bloom Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Lavender, Coneflower, and Hostas Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers well-drained soil; plant in spring or fall Soil Moisture: Moderate, keep consistently moist Soil Type: Loamy, slightly acidic to neutral Humidity: Average indoor humidity acceptable Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant so the crown is level with soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture; deadhead for more blooms