Double Play Pink Spirea Calathea starting with creamy white flowers

starting with creamy white flowers in late summer to early fall followed by showy red sepals that persist and intensify as nights cool

especially when the plant is backlit or viewed up close

The leaf color stays rich through the growing season

Pruning: Thin older culms at ground level to keep the grove breathable and attractive

and rotate the pot occasionally for balanced development

Double Play Pink Spirea Calathea starting with creamy white flowersDouble Play Pink Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'SMNSJMFP') Double Play Pink Spirea is a compact, mounded shrub that delivers strong color early, then carries the show into summer with bright pink blooms. New foliage emerges dark red, then settles into deep green for a clean, finished look in borders and foundation plantings. In late spring to early summer, dense flower clusters cover the plant and keep beds looking lively while drawing pollinators. It is