Description
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Height: 1-3ft
Spread: 2-3ft
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time/Color: May-July; pink
Uses: Borders, hedge, massing
Maintenance: Low
Other: Fall color, deer resistant, attracts butterflies
Japanese spirea are extremely common shrubs found in most landscapes in North America and are the perfect plant for amateur gardeners and those new to the world of landscaping/gardening. They are tremendously rugged; they can be mowed, sheared, butchered, and still come back as if nothing had happened. Most come in varying shades of green or yellow foliage and fall colors vary from reds to yellows. All cultivars get pink or white, flat-topped blooms that seem to flower for months and are great for attracting pollinators and butterflies. Spirea are very hardy and thrive on neglect; only really needing full sun in any growing condition. 'Little Princess' was introduced for its light pink flowers, smaller habit, and red fall color. Foliage throughout the growing season is a nice mint green before obtaining red hues in autumn.
