Double Play® Gold Spirea
Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Gold’
Bright foliage and cheerful blooms make Double Play® Gold Spirea a standout in the landscape. New growth emerges brilliant golden-yellow in spring, holding its vibrant color throughout the season for excellent contrast in garden beds.
In late spring to early summer, clusters of rosy pink flowers appear above the foliage, attracting butterflies and pollinators. With its compact, rounded habit and easy-care nature, Double Play® Gold is perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Bright golden foliage for season-long color
Rosy pink flower clusters
Compact, tidy habit
Excellent pollinator plant
Very low maintenance
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Rosy pink
Foliage: Bright golden-yellow
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
Bright foliage provides strong landscape contrast
💡 Garden Tip:
For the brightest foliage color, plant Double Play® Gold in full sun, where the golden leaves will develop their most vibrant color.