At a glance

Hardiness

4 - 8

Light

Full Sun, Part Sun

Mature height

1.5' - 2.5'

Mature spread

2’ - 3'

Spacing

2'

Bloom colour

Pink

Season of interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Native range

Japan

3-gallon container
Pride's Corner Farms

Little Princess Spirea ·

Plant profile

Easy plant guide

The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.

Where it grows best

Light

Full sun to part shade

What to expect

Mature size

1.5' - 2.5'

Winter hardiness

Zone 4 - 8

Good to know

Pairing ideas

About This Plant

Little Princess Spirea is a compact rounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed medium green leaves that gains attractive copper-bronze tones in fall. Flat-topped clusters of pale pink flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. At a glance Botanical name: Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' Plant type: Shrub Light: Full Sun, Part Sun Mature size: 1.5' - 2.5' high × 2’ - 3' wide Spacing: 2' Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8 Bloom colour: Pink Season of interest: Spring, Summer, Fall In the garden Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. Pairs well with: Rose, Weigela, Coneflower.

Options

Choose one
$31.16
  • Secure checkout
  • Availability rechecked before payment

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Low maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.

A few nearby picks from the same store.