Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Little Princess Japanese Spirea
Description
The 'Little Princess' is a deciduous shrub with rose-like blooms in the summer, with overall growth reaching a height of 2'-3'.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.