Go Back Spiraea Little Princess

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:27 PM
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
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Plant Type: Deciduous Shrubs

Similar to Daphne Spirea. Small leaves on short wiry stems. Pretty pink flowers bloom in summer. Excellent groundcover or dwarf specimen shrub. Dark red fall color. Sun or light shade. Prefers moist well-drained soil.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Easy to grow in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils. Prune in late winter to early spring. It has no serious insect or disease problems, and is effective in borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, or hedges

Flower Color

Pink flower clusters

Foliage Color

Minty green foliage turns red in fall.

Plant Spread

3'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

24-30"

Scape Height

na

Hardness Zone

3-8

Soil Moisture

Well drained.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

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Bloom Time

June/July

Critter Resistance

Rabbits/deer

Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Seasonal Interests

Spring/summer/Fall