Description
Spiraea media 'SMSMBK' | Double Play® Blue Kazoo®
Height: 2-3ft
Spread: 2-3ft
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time/Color: May-June; white
Uses: Massing, borders, hedge
Maintenance: Low
Other: Fall color, deer resistant, attracts butterflies
Spirea are common shrubs found in most landscapes in North America and are the perfect plant for amateur gardeners and those new to the world of landscaping/gardening. They are tremendously rugged; they can be mowed, sheared, butchered, and still come back as if nothing had happened. Most come in varying shades of green or yellow foliages and fall colors vary from reds to yellows. All cultivars get pink or white, flat-topped blooms that seem to flower for months and are great for attracting pollinators and butterflies. Spirea are very hardy and thrive on neglect; only really needing full sun in any growing condition. Double Play® Blue Kazoo® was selected for its compact, smaller habit, white flowers, and changing foliage color. Throughout the growing season, you can expect foliage to have a mix of blues, purples, pinks, and greens, and then to a burgundy-red in the fall.
