Double Play® Dolly® Spirea

Double Play® Dolly® spirea is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub grown for its changing foliage and late-spring flowers. New growth emerges orange-red, matures through bright yellow to chartreuse, and is joined by purple blooms, bringing color to the front of a border or a low hedge. ## Form and seasonal interest The breeder lists a mature height and spread of 18–30 inches, with a mounded habit and flowering in late spring and summer. Its compact size also suits edging, containers, and grouped plantings. The exact selection is Spiraea × 'SMNSJSA' (USPP 35,032; Canadian 7,703), as identified by [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/spiraea/double-play-dolly-spirea-spiraea-x). ## Growing conditions Grow in part sun to full sun in average garden soil. Sunlight supports strong foliage color and flowering; leave enough room for the shrub to reach its stated spread instead of crowding it into a narrow strip. ## Care This selection does not require deadheading. If desired, lightly trim after the first bloom to encourage fresh colorful growth; periodically removing the oldest stems can help keep the shrub vigorous. Use pruning to maintain its natural compact mound rather than shearing it into a tight shape. ## Maintenance