Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’

('Little Princess', Spirea)


Size Price
3-GALLON $32.99

Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

This Japanese spiraea cultivar is a densely branched deciduous shrub which typically forms a compact mound to 30″ tall. Features numerous pink flowers in flat-topped clusters (corymbs) in late spring to mid-summer. Attractive to butterflies. Oval, sharply toothed, mint green leaves take on attractive red hues in autumn.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

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Description

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Remove faded flower clusters to promote additional bloom. Prune in late winter to early spring.  Older shrubs can be rejuvenated by hard pruning in early spring.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

'Little Princess', Spirea

Botanical Name

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

to 2 ft.

Width

to 3 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Sping-Summer

Flower Color

pink

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

Size

3 gallon

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