Spirea 'Double Play® Blue Kazoo®'

Abbotsford Nursery Inc.

$36.99
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Cool, calm, and absolutely captivating! 'Double Play Blue Kazoo' breaks the mold with its unique, waxy blue-green foliage that looks stunning from spring through fall. In late spring, the shrub is topped with large, crisp white flower clusters that pop against the cool-toned leaves. With its neat, mounded habit and shifting colours, it’s like having a living piece of art that refreshes your garden's palette.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

2-3' H x W

Zone:

3-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Blue Kazoo Spirea, Double Play Blue Kazoo

Scientific Name:

Spiraea media 'SMSMBK'

Type:

Ornamental / Foliage Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit: Compact and mounding.
  • Form: Neat, rounded mound.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate.
  • Longevity: 20+ years with proper care.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils.
  • Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to most garden soils, including clay.
  • Watering: Average watering needs; consistent moisture leads to the best foliage color.

Special Features:

Stunning blue foliage; drought-tolerant once established; Deer resistant; Attracts bees and butterflies.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Large white flower clusters in late spring.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage turns a breathtaking mix of rich burgundy and red in autumn.
  • Bark: Slender, reddish-brown stems.

Garden Value:

A fantastic "filler" or "edger" for landscapes. Its unique blue hue makes it a perfect companion for purple or yellow-leaved plants. It also works beautifully in mass plantings or as a low-maintenance container plant.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Provides early-season nectar for pollinators.
  • Human: High ornamental value for modern landscapes and small urban gardens due to its compact size and rare foliage color.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Space 2–3 feet apart for a continuous low hedge. Best planted in early spring or fall.

Care:

  • Light: Performs best in full sun but is one of the more shade-tolerant spiraeas.
  • Moisture: Requires average moisture; do not let the soil dry out completely during extreme heat.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in early spring. Minimal pruning is required.

Tolerances:

Deer, Drought, Clay Soil.

Tips For Success:

To maintain the neatest shape and encourage a potential light rebloom, give it a quick "haircut" (light trim) after the first flush of flowers fades in early summer.

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