Proven Winners® Double Play® Candy Corn® Spiraea Shrub

Foliage Shifts Into Candy Corn Colors Throughout the Year

The color-shifting Proven Winners® Double Play® Candy Corn® Spiraea is a must for any compact space in your yard. This dynamic plant instantly brightens any area of your garden or home.

The leaves shift from red, to orange, and then yellow for a classic "candy corn" array of colors! Watch the change in foliage throughout summer and fall, and in spring, you get an added pop of color with bright pink flowers.

Plus, this plant is easy to care for and requires little pruning to maintain its compact, tidy habit. Place this showstopper in borders, landscapes, mass plantings, and so much more.

About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.

With hues as sweet as its name, the Proven Winners® Double Play® Candy Corn® Spiraea will wow in every season. Buy yours today!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: This plant is adaptable and thrives in various soil types, as long as it is well-drained. Select a planting site that receives full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) or part sun (around 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily). When planting, space each plant about 2 to 3 feet apart to allow for adequate growth and air circulation. Its vibrant color remains striking even in high heat conditions, making it an excellent choice for hot climates.

2. Watering: Double Play® Spiraea are quite drought tolerant after one or two years in the ground. Although they tolerate dry conditions, it’s important to water them consistently.

3. Fertilizing:  Minimal fertilization is required. If desired, apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring. A 2-3 inch layer of mulch is recommended; no additional treatment is necessary. Using a slow-release fertilizer that lasts 3-4 months may decrease the amount of growth in early spring.

4. Pruning: Double Play® Spirea naturally grows in a neat, tidy shape, requiring minimal pruning. If desired, you can trim or prune them after they bloom in the spring. This will promote a second flush of colorful new growth and remove the first round of spent flowers for a cleaner appearance. However, be careful not to prune the new growth in spring, as this will eliminate the flowers.