Spiraea x 'Double Play Big Bang’

Spiraea x ‘Double Play® Big Bang®’: Golden Foliage, Big Pink Summer Bloom

A Proven Winners favourite for bold colour in a compact shrub, Spiraea x ‘Double Play® Big Bang®’ pairs large pink blooms with bright yellow foliage for a high-impact, sunny look. New leaves emerge orange in spring, shift to a deep yellow through summer, then finish in rich golden-orange tones as the season cools. From early to late summer, the flower clusters keep the plant lively and pollinator-friendly. Its mounded habit stays neat and landscape-ready, making it easy to repeat through borders for reliable colour.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–90 cm
• Spread: 60–90 cm
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Flowering Period: Early to late summer
• Foliage: Foliage emerges orange in spring, turns deep yellow in summer, then golden-orange in fall
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil, adaptable to average garden conditions

Uses and Benefits: Use ‘Double Play® Big Bang®’ to brighten foundation beds, add a glowing mid-border layer, or create a repeating ribbon of gold through mixed shrub plantings. The pink blooms sit beautifully against the yellow foliage and help carry colour through the heart of summer. Its compact size makes it a smart choice for smaller gardens, and it also performs well in mass plantings where the foliage colour reads clearly from a distance.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for the brightest foliage and strongest flowering, with part shade suitable in hotter sites. Water regularly during the first growing season, then water during extended dry spells for best performance. Prune in late winter or early spring to refresh the plant and encourage dense new growth, and shear lightly after flowering if you want a tighter, more formal mound. Mulch helps conserve moisture and keeps the root zone cool.

History: Part of the Proven Winners Double Play® series, ‘Double Play® Big Bang®’ was selected to deliver both bold foliage colour and showy bloom on one compact, easy-care spirea. Its seasonal leaf colour shifts are a key feature, giving it standout value from spring through fall, not just during flowering.

Final Thoughts: If you want a small shrub that brings bright foliage, big summer bloom, and a warm fall finish, ‘Double Play® Big Bang®’ is a confident choice that keeps borders looking sunny and intentional all season.