Ideally planted in the shrub border or foundation planting.
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Spirea
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune back by 1/2 in late winter or early spring. Shear lightly after the first batch of flowers to encourage rebloom.
Rate this Plant:
'Little Princess' is a dwarf, mounded shrub with numerous, long-blooming pink flowers and attractive green foliage.
- Attractive, easy-care shrub for the landscape
- Pink flowers contrast beautifully with the foliage
- Vibrant foliage color all season
Height: 18-30 in
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Spirea:
Spirea is a compact, mounded shrub with thin, twiggy stems, small leaves and numerous flower clusters. It flowers on new wood and can actually be cut to the ground if it gets too wild looking. Outward reaching stems may sometimes reach the ground which will root and regrow a new offshoot. This shrub may also produce seedlings that may or may not look like the parent plant. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Drought Tolerant
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water