Spirea japonica 'Double Play Candy Corn'
Say hello to serious color! Double Play® Candy Corn® spirea lights up your landscape with candy apple red spring growth that turns golden yellow, then orange—all season long. Late spring brings deep purple blooms for extra wow. Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and no deadheading needed!
Why you’ll love it:
Bold, ever-changing foliage colors
Deep purple flowers in late spring
Naturally tidy shape
No deadheading
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant once established
Maintenance:
No pruning needed, but a light trim after blooming boosts fresh color. Tough, easy, and ignored by pests. Blooms on new wood.
(Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners)
Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea
Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 18 to 24 in
Spread: 18 to 30 in
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Soil: Well-Draining
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerance: Deer, Rabbit