Double Play Pink Spirea Calathea or tall foundation shrub with

or tall foundation shrub with straightforward care

and narrow beds where many shrubs feel too wide

Soil: Plant in sharply well-drained soil

especially when the plant is backlit or viewed up close

breezier magnolia look than the classic southern magnolia types

Double Play Pink Spirea Calathea or tall foundation shrub withDouble 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