Spiraea Double Play® Artist
The fantastic red new foliage appears in early spring, forming a compact mound and is covered by a cloud of vibrant purple red flowers in summer attracting bees to your garden (Spiraea jap. 'Galen' DOUBLE PLAY® Artist)
Month Available: June
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Flowers and foliage
Height / Spread: 50cm x 70cm (20in x 28in)
Make sure you plant these somewhere you can fully appreciate them throughout the seasons
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: None
Plant Care: Prune in early spring to maintain shape
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: Foliage and flower colour, compact habit
History: Introduced to the UK market in 2012