Double Play Candy Corn Spirea
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A deciduous shrub with striking bi-coloured foliage that emerges golden-yellow in spring, matures to a soft green, and may develop warm orange or red tones in fall, providing dynamic seasonal interest. In early to mid-summer, it produces clusters of soft pink flowers that attract pollinators. Its compact, rounded, mounding habit makes it ideal for borders, foundation plantings, or mixed shrub beds.
This shrub grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is hardy, low maintenance, and adaptable to a variety of garden conditions.
| Fall Colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Shape | Rounded |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Mature Height ** | 60cm - 2 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 80cm - 2 Feet 6 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 4 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.