Double Play Candy Corn's new growth emerges bright candy apple red, as it matures, it turns pineapple yellow, and then new growth continues to emerge bright orange all season. Purple clusters of flowers appear in late spring to summer, making for a truly spectacular show of color from an easy going plant. Double Play Candy Corn is low maintenance, as deadheading or pruning is not necessary on this deer-resistant shrub.
1.5-2 feet tall and 1.5-2.5 feet wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full sun to part sun (4+ hours daily)
Space plants 1.5-2.5 feet apart for best results
Produces clusters of dark purple blooms from late spring into summer
Maintains ever-changing foliage that starts candy apple red, matures to pineapple yellow, and continues with vibrant orange from spring to fall
Foliage interest, deadheading not necessary, deer resistant
Quart shrubs are 5-8 inches tall and 6 months to 1-year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
Shrubs shipped from November through April will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped April through October will arrive green or in bloom