Double Play Big Bang Spirea

Double Play Big Bang Spirea (Spiraea x 'Tracy')

Double Play Big Bang Spirea (Spiraea x 'Tracy') is a vibrant deciduous shrub prized for its bold foliage and abundant blooms. Also known as Big Bang Spirea, this colorful variety delivers large pink flowers and constantly evolving leaf color, creating a dramatic focal point from spring through fall in mixed borders, foundation plantings, and mass groupings.

Distinctive Features

Big Bang grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded mound. Its foliage emerges brilliant orange-gold in spring, softens to yellow-green in summer, and turns rich red-orange in fall. Beginning in late spring, large clusters of bright pink flowers blanket the plant, attracting butterflies and adding bold contrast against the foliage. It belongs to the Double Play series, known for both colorful leaves and prolific blooms.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best color and bloom
• Soil Type: Well-drained loam or garden soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in mixed borders and seasonal beds
• Foundation plantings with color from spring through fall
• Mass planting for a vibrant, low hedge or slope cover
• Accent in pollinator-friendly or cottage-style gardens
• Contrasting backdrop to blue, purple, or silver-toned perennials

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to encourage dense new growth
• Deadhead after flowering to extend the blooming season
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Water during hot or dry weather, especially in the first season
• Apply balanced fertilizer in spring for best color and vigor

Why Choose Double Play Big Bang Spirea

• Brilliant foliage shifts color throughout the seasons
• Large pink blooms add vivid contrast and pollinator value
• Compact, dense habit fits a wide range of garden styles
• Reliable performance with minimal maintenance
• A showy, ever-changing focal point from spring to fall

Double Play Big Bang Spirea delivers high-impact foliage and flower color in a tidy form, making it an excellent focal point or accent in bright, low-maintenance landscape designs.