Double Play Dolly® Spirea

Proven Winners® Double Play Dolly® Spirea Hello Dolly! The Double Play Dolly® Spirea PP#35,032 (Spiraea x 'SMNSJSA') from Proven Winners® is a dazzling, easy-care shrub that delivers multi-season interest with vibrant foliage and bold pink blooms. This reblooming Spirea showcases fiery orange new growth in spring, which matures to a lush golden yellow, creating a striking contrast with its pollinator-friendly bright magenta-pink flower clusters in early summer. True to its name, this shrub plays double duty with its colorful foliage and continuous blooms, adding long-lasting beauty to your landscape. Its fine-textured, lance-shaped leaves remain golden yellow throughout the growing season, taking on hints of red and orange in the fall for another burst of seasonal color. Compact and well-behaved, Double Play Dolly® Spirea forms a rounded, mounding habit, growing 18-30 inches tall and wide. This dwarf Spirea is perfect for adding warm hues and structure to gardens without overwhelming other plants. Key Features Bright orange new growth matures to golden yellow foliage Vibrant pink blooms in early summer with repeat flowering Compact, dwarf-sized mounded habit Foliage turns red and orange in the fall Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow Hardy in USDA zones 3-8 Landscaping Uses As a low-maintenance, sun-loving shrub, Double Play Dolly® Spirea is an ideal pick for mixed borders, mass plantings, and container gardening. Accent plant for borders and beds Mass plantings for a bold, colorful effect Low hedges, backdrops, foundation plantings, facer plants Edging along pathways, driveways, and sidewalks Thrives in containers for patios and balconies Pollinator-friendly option for butterfly gardens Care and Maintenance It is highly deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and can handle urban pollution, humidity, and a variety of soil types. Adaptable and hardy, this deciduous Spirea is easy to grow, and thrives in cold and heat, making it an excellent choice for Northern and Southern gardens alike. Planting Time: Spring or fall to allow for easier root establishment Sun Needs: Full sun for best color and blooms Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy soils Moisture Needs: Moderate moisture needs to get established, can be drought-tolerant once established Mulch: 3-4 inches of mulch helps retain moisture and protect roots Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer Pruning Info: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; blooms on new wood Renewal Pruning: Every 3-4 years, cut back 1/3 of old stems for rejuvenation Special Perks: Deer-resistant Handles urban conditions Tolerates cold, heat, and humidity Add a Dolly of a Showstopper to Your Garden! With its brilliant golden foliage, vibrant pink blooms, and compact size, the Double Play Dolly® Spirea is a must-have for any low-maintenance landscape. Whether you need a bright border plant, a colorful container option, or a deer-resistant hedge, this spirea delivers continuous beauty with minimal effort. Order now from Nature Hills Nursery, and we’ll ship it at the perfect planting time for your zone! Explore More from Nature Hills Double Play Dolly® Spirea joins our popular collection of proven winners® and flowering shrubs that deliver reliable performance in the landscape. For more compact options in your garden design, explore our full selection of spirea bushes and drought tolerant varieties. To keep your spirea looking its best, check out our guide on Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs and discover other easy-care options in 5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer.