




Flowering Shrubs · Shrubs
Little Princess Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
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. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 1.5' - 2.5' Spread: 2’ - 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring , Summer , Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: 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. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Naturalized Areas , Wildlife Garden , Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Rose , Weigela , Coneflower IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Spiraea japonica Little Princess 10zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Spiraea japonica Little Princess 4zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Spiraea japonica Little Princess 1zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (4) F. D. Richards , Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess', 2015 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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
Water
Moderate water
What to expect
Mature size
2–3 ft wide
Blooms
Summer
Winter hardiness
Zone 4
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Summer
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