Plant Spiraea japonica 'Double Play(R) Candy Corn(R)' where you want season-long foliage color in a compact, easy-care shrub. New leaves emerge bright orange-red, mature to warm yellow tones, and keep fresh red-orange tips as the season progresses; clusters of rosy-purple flowers add extra color in summer. Expect a naturally mounded habit about 18-24 inches tall, with a similar or slightly wider spread as it fills in.

For the strongest leaf color and best flowering, give it full sun; it will also grow well with part shade, especially in hotter climates. Plant in average, well-drained soil and water regularly the first season so roots establish; once settled, it handles typical garden conditions with minimal fuss. A layer of mulch helps even out soil moisture and reduces temperature swings.

Prune in late winter or early spring to shape, or lightly trim after flowering to encourage fresh growth and keep the mound tidy. Use it as a low hedge, along borders, or in mass plantings where its changing foliage can carry color from spring through fall.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 18-24"
• Spread: 18-30"

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