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‘Little Princess’
Spirea - Japanese
Spiraea japonica
'Little Princess'
- 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"
General Care
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