Spiraea japonica 'NCSXI (Double Play® Candy Corn®)'

Japanese Spirea, Japanese Meadowsweet

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 30" / 45cm to 75cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Orange/brown, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage