Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1') is a striking and colorful deciduous shrub that delivers year-round interest. This compact variety grows to 18-24 inches tall and 18-30 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant. Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea is known for its vibrant foliage, which begins as bright candy apple red, matures into pineapple yellow, and continues to flush bright orange new growth all season. In late spring to early summer, the plant is adorned with dark purple flowers, adding to its visual appeal. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, this spirea thrives in full sun to part sun and is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established. Its low-maintenance growth habit and stunning seasonal colors make it a standout addition to any landscape or garden center offering colorful shrubs.