
Japanese Spirea
Spiraea japonica Little Princess
A charming and compact deciduous shrub, 'Little Princess' Japanese Spirea brightens any garden with its abundant pink blooms.
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About this plant
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is a delightful dwarf shrub prized for its dense, mounding habit and prolific floral display. Throughout late spring and early summer, clusters of rosy pink flowers emerge, creating a spectacular show against its vibrant green foliage. This cultivar is an excellent choice for border plantings, foundation plantings, or as a vibrant accent in smaller gardens or containers. Its neat, compact size makes it incredibly versatile and easy to incorporate into various landscape designs. Enjoy season-long interest with 'Little Princess', as its attractive foliage remains a fresh green even after the blooms fade, providing consistent beauty with minimal effort.
Care & maintenance
Generally low-maintenance, 'Little Princess' benefits from annual pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and encourage a stronger bloom. Deadheading spent flowers can promote new flushes of blooms. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial sun
- Water
- Average; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Moderate