‘Little Princess’
Spirea - Japanese
Spiraea japonica
'Little Princess'
- Compact habit
- Deer resistant
- Durable
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