{"title":"Meadowsweet Shrubs","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=XUI4OSR]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"XUI4OSR\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeadowsweets are flowering deciduous shrubs that belong to the Spiraea genus and are quickly becoming classics. Ornamental gardeners have fallen in love with these fast-growing shrubs for their fabulous forms, floriferous natures, and carefree attitudes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spiraea-double-play-red-36988","title":"Double Play® Red Spiraea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSpiraea Double Play® Red delivers a garden-first—\u003cb\u003etrue red blooms that set this shrub apart from every other spirea.\u003c\/b\u003e Compact and heavy-flowering, this shrub produces vivid, flat-topped flower clusters from early summer through the heat of the season. Its ruby-red blooms stand out boldly against wide, dark green foliage and attract butterflies, bees, and even the occasional hummingbird. At just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, it's ideal for gardeners who want bold color in limited space.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis spirea is incredibly easy to grow\u003c\/b\u003e—drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and tolerant of clay soil, salt, wind, and urban conditions. It forms a tidy, mounded habit that never looks scraggly or wild. No pruning is required, but it can be lightly shaped right after flowering. Because it blooms on new wood, trimming it won't disrupt future flowers. Double Play® Red also performs reliably across a wide range of soils and weather conditions, making it one of the most adaptable flowering shrubs available.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eUse Spiraea Double Play® Red to edge a walkway, brighten a pollinator bed, or create a low hedge that stays colorful through the height of summer. It's a standout choice for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/perennials\"\u003esmall spaces and container gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, and pairs beautifully with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/butterfly-attracting-flowers\"\u003epollinator plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003elow-maintenance flowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354621153339,"sku":"36988","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_36988_1.jpg?v=1753891785"},{"product_id":"spiraea-double-play-dolly-spirea-29340","title":"Spiraea Double Play® Dolly™ Spirea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Spiraea Double Play® Dolly™ is a deciduous perennial shrub offering 3 seasons of interest, blooming late spring through summer. A unique color combination for spirea, purple flowers \"pop\" against bright yellow foliage. The foliage emerges with a flush of orange red in early spring before being smothered in flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers in late spring. The flowers have a slight, sweet fragrance and sustain pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSpiraea japonica\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as Japanese spiraea or Japanese meadowsweet, Double Play Dolly is an all-around tough bush and a classic landscape plant. It has a neat, compact, mounded habit and makes a lovely specimen for beds; a great filler for a thriller-filler-spiller container garden; and an excellent choice for edging and borders. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow, low maintenance, and cold hardy, spirea grows best in sunny to partly sunny locations with average medium moist, well-draining soils but tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay, except for very wet soils. Double Play Dolly is also drought tolerant and deer resistant. Blooms are borne on new wood, so any desired pruning should be done in early spring. Trim after blooming for a flush of colorful new growth and some rebloom. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354623873083,"sku":"29340","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_29340_1.jpg?v=1753891773"},{"product_id":"spiraea-double-play-doozie-v2615","title":"Spiraea Double Play Doozie®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® variety, Double Play Doozie® Spiraea is a deciduous perennial shrub offering three seasons of interest, blooming spring through fall, typically until the first frost. Truly unique and highly popular, Double Play Doozie® is the first-ever reblooming spirea, blooming on old and new wood. Borne in cone-shaped clusters, the deep red flowers are larger than other spirea. They have a slight, sweet fragrance and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA classic landscape plant, spirea, also known as meadowsweet, is an all-around tough bush. Although Double Play Doozie has the typical neat, mounded habit of spirea, it also has compact, dense branching; super-showy bright red new growth; and amazing fall color. It is a lovely specimen plant for beds; a great filler for a thriller-filler-spiller container garden; and an excellent choice for edging and borders. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDouble Play Doozie Spiraea is a triploid plant. Typical of triploid plants, it is vigorous, seedless, and sterile. Its flowers are larger, more colorful, and have a longer shelf life than those of their diploid counterparts. It also requires little or no deadheading. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow, low maintenance, and cold hardy, Double Play Doozie Spiraea prefers full to part sun and average medium moisture, well-drained soils; but it tolerates a wide range of soils, light shade, and drought. The plant is also deer resistant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"2-Quart","offer_id":42511052374075,"sku":"29910","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-Quart","offer_id":42354660704315,"sku":"28799","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_v2615_1.jpg?v=1753891900"},{"product_id":"products-spiraea-double-play-candy-corn-44148","title":"Spiraea Double Play® Candy Corn®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a kaleidoscope of color to your garden with the Spiraea Double Play® Candy Corn®. This Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrub is a visual delight, offering a continuous display of changing hues that brighten any landscape. This low-growing deciduous shrub reaches a modest 1½ to 2½ feet in height and width, making it perfect for compact spaces or adding vivid color to larger plantings. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eFrom early spring, Double Play Candy Corn starts its stunning show as its foliage emerges a bright candy apple red. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to a striking pineapple yellow, while new growth continues to appear in vibrant shades of orange throughout the growing season. Adding to the colorful spectacle, clusters of dark purple flowers bloom from late spring to early summer, creating a beautiful contrast against the ever-changing foliage. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThis Spiraea japonica variety, also known as Japanese spirea or Japanese meadowsweet, has a compact, mounded habit that fits seamlessly into various garden settings. It can be used as a standout specimen or focal point in your garden. When mass planted, it serves as an attractive ground cover, edging, or front-of-the-border plant, adding layers of color and texture to your landscape design. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eSpiraea Double Play Candy Corn is as tough as it is beautiful. It thrives in USDA Zones 4a-8b, demonstrating impressive cold hardiness. This shrub prefers a sunny to partly sunny location and adapts well to a range of soil types, provided they are moist and well-draining. Once established, it tolerates drought and heat, making it a resilient choice for challenging climates. Additionally, it is typically ignored by deer and rabbits, which helps maintain its pristine appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eOne of the many benefits of Double Play Candy Corn is its low-maintenance nature. Its naturally rounded shape requires no pruning to look its best. However, a light trim after the flowering period can help keep it tidy and promote fresh, colorful new growth. This easy-care shrub is also resistant to common diseases, further reducing the need for regular upkeep. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e Whether you're looking to add a pop of color to a small garden space or create a vibrant focal point in a larger landscape, Spiraea Double Play Candy Corn is an excellent choice. Its unique foliage and floral display provide continuous interest from early spring through summer, making it a delightful addition to any garden. Embrace the joy of year-round color with this standout shrub that promises to transform your outdoor space into a lively, eye-catching retreat. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrubs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354670239803,"sku":"44148","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44148_1.jpg?v=1753891899"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/meadowsweet.oembed","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}