Double Play® Dolly Spirea
Spiraea japonica ‘SMNSJMFD’
Soft color and compact growth make Double Play® Dolly Spirea a charming addition to the landscape. In spring, fresh green foliage emerges with soft red highlights before maturing to a lush green backdrop for the flowers.
By early summer, clusters of bright rosy pink blooms cover the plant, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. With its naturally rounded habit and tidy size, Double Play® Dolly is perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where long-lasting color and low maintenance are desired.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Bright rosy pink flower clusters
Fresh green foliage with red highlights in spring
Compact, naturally rounded habit
Excellent pollinator plant
Very low maintenance
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Early to mid summer
Flower Color: Rosy pink
Foliage: Green with red highlights on new growth
Habit: Compact, rounded
Light Requirement: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Maintenance: Easy
📏 Size
Mature Height: 2–3 ft
Mature Width: 2–3 ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Borders
Foundation plantings
Mass plantings
Pollinator gardens
Mixed shrub beds
✔ Garden Benefits
Attracts butterflies and pollinators
Deer resistant
Drought tolerant once established
Compact size fits easily into smaller landscapes
💡 Garden Tip:
A light trim after the first bloom can encourage additional flowering and keep the plant looking neat throughout the season.