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‘Little Princess’

Spirea - Japanese

Spiraea japonica

'Little Princess'

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  • Compact habit
  • Deer resistant
  • Durable
Description

A slightly larger version of 'Alpina' spirea, with larger leaves and faster growth. It is still more compact than most other varieties. Abundant pink summer flowers.

USDA Zone
3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2'
Width
2'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring, early summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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

Trim after flowering to encourage reblooming.

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Japanese, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Japanese, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage