Double Play Doozie Spirea

Double Play Doozie Spirea (Spiraea x 'NCSX2')

Double Play Doozie Spirea (Spiraea x 'NCSX2') is a breakthrough reblooming shrub that delivers continuous waves of vivid red flowers from late spring through fall without the need for deadheading. Also called Doozie Spirea, this non-invasive variety features rich green foliage and exceptional flower power, making it a standout focal point for borders, foundations, and pollinator gardens.

Distinctive Features

Doozie grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide with a dense, mounded form. Its deep green foliage serves as the perfect backdrop for vibrant crimson-red flower clusters that appear in late spring and rebloom all season long. Unlike older varieties, it produces no seed heads and requires no deadheading to keep flowering. As a member of the Double Play series, it combines nonstop bloom performance with neat, compact structure.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering
• Soil Type: Well-drained loam or garden soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; water during extended dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in seasonal beds and mixed borders
• Foundation planting with reliable, long-lasting blooms
• Low hedge or edging plant for continuous color
• Accent in pollinator and butterfly gardens
• Colorful companion to shrubs or grasses with neutral tones

Low Maintenance Care

• No deadheading required for rebloom
• Prune in early spring to shape and refresh growth
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in spring to support lush growth and bloom cycles
• Water deeply during dry spells, especially in the first year

Why Choose Double Play Doozie Spirea

• Reblooming performance without the need to deadhead
• Crimson-red blooms last from spring through fall
• Neat, compact habit suits a wide range of landscapes
• Non-invasive, seedless variety with improved vigor
• A high-impact, low-fuss focal point with nonstop flower power

Double Play Doozie Spirea combines modern breeding with reliable beauty, offering continuous flowering and easy care that make it an ideal focal point for landscapes that need color and structure from spring to frost.