Spiraea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
spirea
Spiraea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN
Spirea 'NCSX1' Double Play Candy Corn is an attractive, low maintenance deciduous shrub. It forms a low, compact mound of bright yellow foliage in spring and early summer that transitions to yellow-green for the remainder of the season. This ornamental shrub produces panicles of tiny white and pink flowers in mid- to late summer. This spirea variety is disease and pest free, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. Once established, the Spirea 'NCSX1' Double Play Candy Corn requires little water or fertilizer, and is tolerant of heat and humidity. The colorful foliage and mass of blooms make this an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens and even containers.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Red-purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Spirea, or Spiraea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN, should be watered once every week, using about 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5.1 cm) of water per application. Allow the soil to dry out for about an inch (2.5 cm) deep before each watering. In extremely hot, dry climates, you may need to water your plant twice a week. Additionally, always water your spirea at the base of the plant—avoid wetting the foliage, as this can lead to diseases.
sunlight
Spirea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN will thrive best in full sun. This means it will receive 8-10 hours of direct sunlight throughout the day from at least 10am to 6pm. This should be consistent throughout the entire growing season for optimal flowering and foliage. The plant should be provided some afternoon shade during the hottest periods of summer.
pruning
Pruning Spirea 'NCSX1' Double Play Candy Corn is an important part of keeping the plant healthy and helping it to reach its full potential. Pruning should be done annually in the spring, just after the plant has flowered. Pruning should be done to remove dead or damaged branches along with branches that start to spread out too much. In addition, any branches that are too tall should be removed. Pruning should be done lightly to keep the shape of the shrub balanced and to ensure it does not become overgrown or bare at the bottom. For a mature shrub, pruning should only involve about 10-20% of the total branches each year.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Spiraea 'NCSX1' DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
