Overview
Uses: Borders, foundation plantings, mass plantings, low hedges, and colorful landscape accents.
Benefits: Large pink bloom clusters pair with season-long foliage color that shifts from orange to golden, finishing with orange-red tones in fall. Compact and adaptable, this shrub provides reliable color from spring through fall.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, Mounding — dense branching with a compact canopy.
Bloom Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Orange in spring, maturing to Golden, finishing Orange-Red in fall
Mature Height: 2–3'
Mature Width: 2–3'
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Bold pink blooms and color-shifting foliage keep the landscape bright from spring through fall.
Double Play® Big Bang™ Spirea is selected for its oversized pink bloom clusters and vivid foliage that changes through the seasons. New growth emerges with orange tones, transitions to a bright golden look through summer, and finishes with warm orange-red color in fall.
Its compact, rounded habit makes it easy to place in borders and foundation plantings, while also performing well in mass plantings where the foliage color can read from a distance.
Blooms provide seasonal interest and can attract pollinators during the flowering window.
Care
Double Play® Big Bang™ Spirea Care
Plant in full sun for best flowering and strongest foliage color. Partial shade is tolerated, though bloom and color may be reduced.
Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates short dry periods.
Apply a
slow release fertilizer
in early spring to support steady growth and flowering.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage fresh growth. Light trimming after flowering can help maintain a neat outline.
Container Growing: Suitable for large containers when drainage and moisture are managed well. Use high-quality potting soil and ensure excess water can drain freely. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Double Play® Big Bang™ Spirea for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot at an actively growing stage. Size at shipment varies seasonally. For current sizing details, please
contact us
.
How Large Does Double Play® Big Bang™ Spirea Grow?
At maturity, this shrub typically reaches 2–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide, forming a dense, rounded mound.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Double Play® Big Bang™ Spirea?
The botanical name is Spiraea ‘Tracy’ (PP#21,588; CBR#4073).
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Spirea.
Where can I find more Proven Winners® selections?
Browse our
Proven Winners® collection for additional compact shrubs and season-long performers.
Is Double Play® Big Bang™ a good choice for borders and foundation plantings?
Yes. Its compact size and rounded habit make it easy to use along walkways and foundations. Explore similar options in our
Shrubs & Bushes collection.
Does Double Play® Big Bang™ provide fall color?
Yes. Foliage finishes the season with warm orange-red tones, extending interest beyond the main bloom period.
