Go Back Spiraea Candy Corn

Posted: April 12, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1'
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Plant Type: Deciduous Shrubs

You have to see it to believe it! Candy-apple red foliage starts the show in spring. As the season progresses, the foliage transforms to pineapple yellow. Dark purple blooms appear in late spring, making this the most eye-poppingly colorful Double Play spirea yet. Developed by Tom Ranney of NCSU.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

Dark Purple

Foliage Color

Red

Plant Spread

1.5-2.5'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

1.5-2.5'

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4-9

Soil Moisture

not picky

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

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Bloom Time

Late spring

Critter Resistance

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Exposure

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Seasonal Interests

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