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Little Princess Japanese Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess'

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Overview

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is a compact, deciduous shrub featuring dainty clusters of pink flowers in summer. Its mint-green foliage transitions to an attractive bronze in fall. Ideal for small gardens, this low-maintenance spirea reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in full sun to part shade in zones 4-8. Incorporate for borders, foundation plantings, or as a mass ground cover. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new blooms.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — commonly referred to as Little Princess Japanese Spirea
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — thriving in full sun to part shade in zones 4-8Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — this low-maintenance spirea reaches 2-3 feet in height and widthLittle Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — Incorporate for borders, foundation plantings, or as a mass ground coverLittle Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — deciduous shrub featuring dainty clusters of pink flowers in summerLittle Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — deciduous shrub typically attains a mature height of 2 to 3 feet with an equal spreadLittle Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — Its mint-green foliage transitions to an attractive bronze in fall+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — commonly referred to as Little Princess Japanese Spirea
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — thriving in full sun to part shade in zones 4-8
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — this low-maintenance spirea reaches 2-3 feet in height and width
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — Incorporate for borders, foundation plantings, or as a mass ground cover
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — deciduous shrub featuring dainty clusters of pink flowers in summer
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — deciduous shrub typically attains a mature height of 2 to 3 feet with an equal spread
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — Its mint-green foliage transitions to an attractive bronze in fall
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new blooms
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — making it an ideal choice for borders
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — offers a vibrant and manageable addition to any landscape design
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