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‘Lemon Princess’

Spirea - Japanese

Spiraea japonica

'Lemon Princess'

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  • Colorful foliage
  • Rounded habit
  • Durable
Description

Brighter foliage than 'Gold Mound', plus 'Lemon Princess' holds its color better over the summer, too. This compact, mounding plant has nice pink summer flowers.

USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring, early summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood - prune in early spring as desired.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; flower beds; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

Benefits from afternoon shade in hot climates.