Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

Also Known As

Japanese Meadowsweet
Japanese Spirea
Little Princess Japanese Spirea
Maybush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spirea japonica 'Little Princess' is one of the smallest Spirea varieties and often grows to only twelve inches tall. The short stems branch heavily without requiring pruning forming a very dense plant that flowers so profusely the leaves are hidden behind light pink flowers for weeks at a time. Plants prune well and this variety thrives when formal rounded specimens are necessary for borders or to accent larger plantings. Of course you can also just let the plant grow on its own and appreciate the small spherical shape formed on its own!

This variety produces flowers on new wood which means that heavy pruning is best done in winter or late summer. Deer don't bother 'Little Princess' as much as most other plants but they can be eaten down in areas prone to lots of deer traffic.

Despite the dwarf stature of this plant, 'Little Princess' actually establishes very quickly.

By: Red Panda Nursery

A deciduous, dense, compact mound with bright green, toothed foliage and pink blooms in late spring through the summer. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Little Princess is one of the best dwarf spireas, growing into a small mound 2-3' wide and 2' tall after 10 years. Light pink flowers appear in abundance in late spring.

By: Fantastic Plants

From Holland, this selection has larger leaves and deeper pink flower color than the species as well as grows faster. Blooms for a very long time -- deadheaded shrubs can bloom all summer. Faster than the species, with larger leaves. A great, truly 'Timex' plant -- takes a lickin' and...