Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea
Shrub
- Enjoy very colorful new growth that ages to a stunning cool blue.
- Extra large white flowers.
- Perfect for a long-blooming low hedge.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 26,655
Common name: Spirea
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Blue-green, with colorful new growth
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, low flammability, drought tolerant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, hedge, perennial gardens, landscaping.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs of sun/day).
Water: Average.
Space: 2-3' apart.
Fertilizing: Little needed. Apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended; nothing else is needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: Double Play spirea naturally grow with a neat, tidy habit and need little pruning. If desired, trim or prune after spring bloom; this will encourage a second flush of colorful new growth as well as remove the first round of spent flowers for a neater look.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Has great roots and although showing stress from travel a d transplanting, its doing well 3 days in.
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you if needed. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I bought this Blue Kazoo Spirea listed for $24.99. I received it on 7/25, did as instructed, took it out to acclimate to new surroundings, and planted it the next day. It's not only much smaller than I thought, but it arrived with two of the main branches broken. I am very disappointed in this product. Here's hoping that it recovers!!
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I'm usually super happy with my Great Garden purchases but this one fell short. It was TINY when it arrived. Even with very careful tending through the winter it didn't survive. It never grew. Just shrank away to nothing.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I love my candycorn double play spirea, the colors are magnificent.
I am very disappointed with my 3 plants. As a Michigander I was excited to order from a Michigan nursery but these plants are tiny and the leaves are discolored and curling. I will be surprised if they survive and will not order again from this company. Overpriced for the small size and poor quality.
We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email, automated claim process, or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds. Refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds. After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience. Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.
Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.
It's appalling that you have not deigned to address any of your customers' issues since April 2026, as far as I can see in these comments. Thanks for great customer relations!
Hi Jose, we're sorry to hear about your frustration. We value all our customers and would like to resolve any issues you may have. Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
They showed up super wilted and super dry, hoping the will bounce back but they don't look promising.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plant arrived in great condition. I'm anxious to see it fill out and grow....
I've had this shrub for a couple of years now. It arrived healthy and transplanted well. It has established relatively quickly. The only downside (and it's a major one) is that the main selling feature - the rainbow of new growth color - is almost non-existent. This shrub is pitched as a colorful then blue-tone shrub, but it's really just a standard green shrub with white flowers with just a tiny bit of color on new growth.
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plant! As noted on our product page, new growth will emerge green, but as the shrub ages with that new growth, the foliage will begin to take on more of the blue tones you are expecting! We would love to investigate further. Please send photos and your order number to [email protected], where one or our friendly customer service team members will be waiting to assist you further.
Plants arrived in April and I planted the next day. They are growing great and I am waiting for blooms. Great little plants.
Beware. They did not ship what I ordered (Blue Kazoo) but substituted Glow Girl spirea instead.
Hello! We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Our customer service team is working to get you the correct plants. Please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] with any further concerns. Rest assured, we have a guarantee on all our plants. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2024! If you received your plants within that time frame, we would happily apply your warranty. Happy Gardening!
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Hi there - Thanks for asking for feedback. I ordered from Great Garden Plants because a gardener I follow on YouTube had nice things to say about the quality. I had a different experience - I knew my one quart plants would be small, but they were also pretty broken when they arrived. I planted them anyway and they're doing just fine, but I've ordered many plants in the mail from house plants to roses to trees so I know what's possible in terms of protective packaging. Not sure I would order from Great Garden Plants again.
Hello Christie! Thank you so much for giving us a try and leaving your feedback, as we really appreciate it. We are so sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with your plants and apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. As for the sizes of the quart plants, We do note that all of our plants are young on each product page and on our plant sizes page https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes.The size and maturity of the plants varies widely depending on the time of the year you purchased and if they were recently trimmed. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our greenhouses. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Thank you for your order, Happy Gardening!
I ordered 6. They are doing well. I'm very happy with the plants I have received. I had also gotten16 Sunset Weigela. Everything is doing great.
The plant looked on the poorly side when it arrived but a little water and it shaped up right away. It is a fantastic plant and looks well in our front yard. I look forward to watching it grow. Thanks!!!
Very healthy Blue Kazoo specimens. They're already sprouting new growth. Worth the money! Will order from them again.
I ordered two of these plants in the quart size. One arrived looking robust and healthy. The other one was very spindly and much smaller. I immediately repotted to a one gallon container and they are both growing and looking really nice with their cool blue/teal foliage. They are still very small, but I am excited to see them mature and flower next year. I wish that GGP would not send out spindly plants and only send full grown ones out. I’m sure the little one will catch up to its sister plant eventually. I do love Spireas and happy to get unique ones that I could never find locally.
When the plant showed up I was surprised by its mature size and the health of it was great. I had just received 6 plants from another nursery and they looked quite weak in comparison. It took very well to the soil and is doing fine, even now that we’ve hit freezing temps and freezing. I will be ordering any further plants from you!!
Very pleased with the delivery of the plants. They arrived in great condition. They were so tasty to one of our neighborhood rabbits, that he ate the whole thing :)
Hello! We're sorry to hear that the rabbits enjoy your plants before you were able to! We're sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your lavender! Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening! https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea
I'm loving watching the color changes and blend of colors on the foliage of this plant. A unique variety not found in my local nurseries. Perfect complement to my neighboring plants. Looking forward to blooms.
Plants did not survive the heat wave that hit right after planting. Replacements are coming in the fall. Thankful that GGP offers a guarantee on their plants.
Hello! We're so sorry to hear about your Spirea! Our customer service team is always here to help out. Wishing you better luck this fall! Happy Gardening!
Well received. Plants are healthy and growing well! Nicely packed! Unable to find plants locally so we tried mail order. Glad we did!
Do these have thorns?
No, spirea does not have thorns.
It is early September. I am in Zone 5. Could I order and plant a successful planting at this time of year.
As long as you plant at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your, you should be good to grow! For more information on fall planting, check out our blog:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/
I LIVE & GARDEN AT 7200 FEET. WILL THIS PLANT SURVIVE AT MY ALTITUDE? THANKS!
Yes, it should, though it may benefit from shade during the hottest part of the day.