Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-7
Whether you are a fan of the old-fashioned fall treat known as candy corn or not, we’re sure this is something we can all get behind! When Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea (Double Play Candy Corn Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1' USPP 28,313) was shown in test gardens, here are a few of the comments people gave this sterile triploid cultivar over and over again:
"Eye-popping!"
"Crazy colorful!"
"You have to see it to believe it!"
And we agree with them all. This is a crazy colorful, eye-popping Spirea that you simply have to see to believe!
In the spring the foliage starts out a candy apple red. Then it turns to pineapple yellow as the season wears on, while all the while - new growth continues to come out in rich orange color. On top of that, the flowers bust out in early summer and are wonderful little clusters of tiny blooms the shade of dark rosy pinkish-purple. Just wait until you see what this little powerhouse has in store for you in the fall! Lots of action and color on one plant!
Double Play® Japanese Spirea are known for their repeat blooms and stunning array of colors! These tough space-saving little woody shrubs are a joy to have frolicking in your garden! Cold hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 7, these living kaleidoscopes will reliably knock your socks off year to year! Staying a demure 1-2 feet tall and spreading to 1-4 feet in width, they won't take any of your time either!
Planting and Application:
Use Spirea Double Play Candy Corn to brighten up beds and borders. They fill in against leggy older evergreens and neaten up older foundation plantings. They look equally great lining a formal walkway or edging a unique woodland garden. Wake up a tired hedge with a row of these eye-popping bushes planted in front of them, or get a rock wall or fenceline noticed! Dress up cottage borders and pollinator gardens with vibrant colors that you and your pollinators will take notice of!
The compact and dense, bushy size and shape of these adaptable little shrubs means great things await your porch planters and patio pots! Balcony and rooftop gardeners, container gardeners and anyone with smaller, modern lots can brighten up their landscapes regardless of size availability! Don't worry about established landscapes either, you'll easily find room to include this bright, space-saving accent shrub!
- Vibrant Yellows, Golds, Orange, Reds & More!
- Super Color Changing, Three Seasons of Interest
- Rosy-Pink Fluffy Flower Clusters - Great Flower Power!
- So Compact, Small-Sized & Ultra Low Maintenance!
- Brighten Low Hedge, Borders, Edging, Accents, Containers & Foundations
#ProPlantTips for Care:
New and improved Japanese Spirea love full sun and partial shade, appreciating afternoon shade in the hottest of its favored hardiness zones. Any well-drained, moderately moist location in the landscape suits these just fine! Besides their obvious beauty, they are drought tolerant, and deer and rabbits don't touch them. Plus, they rarely require any pruning! Just a clean shearing or deadheading after their first flush of blossoms to tidy up the mound and encourage a rebloom later in the growing season.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soil - Low Water Needs Once Established
- Adaptable & Easy Care!
- Low-Growing - No Pruning Required
- Drought Tolerant, Cold Hardy & Deer Resistant
This is a one-of-a-kind plant that is sure to brighten up your garden! Order a Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea bush from NatureHills.com today!
