Spiraea japonica ‘NCSX1’ (Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea) #3
$44.99
Spiraea japonica ‘NCSX1’ (Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea) is a compact shrub with fiery spring foliage, bright yellow summer leaves, and magenta blooms, perfect for colorful borders and foundation plantings.
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Description
Spiraea japonica ‘NCSX1’ (Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea) is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its continuously changing foliage color and bright summer blooms. Its tidy, mounding habit makes it ideal for borders, foundation plantings, mass plantings, and container displays.
New growth emerges in vivid shades of red and orange in spring, creating a striking contrast against the landscape. As the season progresses, foliage matures to bright yellow, providing long-lasting color interest. In early to mid-summer, clusters of magenta-purple flowers appear above the foliage, adding another layer of vibrant contrast.
Spiraea japonica ‘NCSX1’ maintains a dense, rounded form and offers season-long color with minimal maintenance.
Care Instructions:
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Deciduous shrub
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Prefers full sun for best color
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Grows best in well-drained soil
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Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
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Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth
Key Features:
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Brilliant red-orange spring foliage
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Bright yellow summer foliage
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Magenta-purple summer flowers
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Compact, mounding habit
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Excellent for borders, mass plantings, and containers
