Proven Winners® Double Play Dolly® Spirea

Hello Dolly! The Double Play Dolly® Spirea PP#35,032 (Spiraea x 'SMNSJSA') from Proven Winners® is a dazzling, easy-care shrub that delivers multi-season interest with vibrant foliage and bold pink blooms. This reblooming Spirea showcases fiery orange new growth in spring, which matures to a lush golden yellow, creating a striking contrast with its pollinator-friendly bright magenta-pink flower clusters in early summer.

True to its name, this shrub plays double duty with its colorful foliage and continuous blooms, adding long-lasting beauty to your landscape. Its fine-textured, lance-shaped leaves remain golden yellow throughout the growing season, taking on hints of red and orange in the fall for another burst of seasonal color.

Compact and well-behaved, Double Play Dolly® Spirea forms a rounded, mounding habit, growing 18-30 inches tall and wide. This dwarf Spirea is perfect for adding warm hues and structure to gardens without overwhelming other plants.

Key Features

• Bright orange new growth matures to golden yellow foliage
• Vibrant pink blooms in early summer with repeat flowering
• Compact, dwarf-sized mounded habit
• Foliage turns red and orange in the fall
• Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow
• Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Landscaping Uses

As a low-maintenance, sun-loving shrub, Double Play Dolly® Spirea is an ideal pick for mixed borders, mass plantings, and container gardening.

• Accent plant for borders and beds
• Mass plantings for a bold, colorful effect
• Low hedges, backdrops, foundation plantings, facer plants
• Edging along pathways, driveways, and sidewalks
• Thrives in containers for patios and balconies
• Pollinator-friendly option for butterfly gardens

Care and Maintenance

It is highly deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and can handle urban pollution, humidity, and a variety of soil types. Adaptable and hardy, this deciduous Spirea is easy to grow, and thrives in cold and heat, making it an excellent choice for Northern and Southern gardens alike.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall to allow for easier root establishment
• Sun Needs: Full sun for best color and blooms
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy soils
• Moisture Needs: Moderate moisture needs to get established, can be drought-tolerant once established
• Mulch: 3-4 inches of mulch helps retain moisture and protect roots
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
• Pruning Info: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; blooms on new wood
• Renewal Pruning: Every 3-4 years, cut back 1/3 of old stems for rejuvenation
• Special Perks:
  • Deer-resistant
  • Handles urban conditions
  • Tolerates cold, heat, and humidity

Add a Dolly of a Showstopper to Your Garden!

With its brilliant golden foliage, vibrant pink blooms, and compact size, the Double Play Dolly® Spirea is a must-have for any low-maintenance landscape. Whether you need a bright border plant, a colorful container option, or a deer-resistant hedge, this spirea delivers continuous beauty with minimal effort.

Order now from Nature Hills Nursery, and we’ll ship it at the perfect planting time for your zone!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Double Play Dolly® Spirea rebloom?
Yes! It blooms in early summer and can rebloom later in the season with light deadheading.

Is Double Play Dolly® Spirea deer-resistant?
Yes! Deer tend to avoid this shrub, making it ideal for gardens with browsing pressure. However, no shrub is deer-proof when they are desperate.

What color is the foliage of Double Play Dolly® Spirea?
The new growth is orange in spring, maturing to golden yellow, and turns red and orange in fall.

Can I grow Double Play Dolly® Spirea in a container?
Absolutely! Its compact size and colorful foliage make it an excellent choice for pots and patio planters.