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Posted 02/15/2023 in Shrub

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

An upright, rounded deciduous shrub, Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' features pink flowers in flat-topped clusters in late spring to mid-summer beloved by butterflies. Attractive red hues in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Common Name
Japanese spirea
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1.5-2.5 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Leaf spots, fire blight, powdery mildew, root rot, aphids, leaf roller, and scale

Plant Story

An upright, rounded deciduous shrub, Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' features pink flowers in flat-topped clusters in late spring to mid-summer beloved by butterflies. Attractive red hues in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Remove faded flowers. Prune in late winter or early spring. Can aggressively self seed.

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