Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

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'Little Princess' Spiraea is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its mounding habit and clusters of soft pink flowers that appear in early summer. Its fine-textured green foliage takes on warm hues in fall, adding seasonal interest. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s a great choice for foundation plantings, borders, or massing.

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Growing Zone	Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	Yes
Mature height	2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
Sunlight	Bright light to partial shade
Type of Soil	Slightly acidic to neutral
Maintenance level	Low maintenance
Water Requirement	Moderate watering (once a week)

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Growth Rate	Moderate to fast; matures in 2–3 seasons.
Colorful leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Attracts pollinators; not favored by deer.
Self-pollinating	Self-pollinating
Seasonality	Deciduous; flowering in summer, green foliage spring to fall.
Ideal For	Low hedges, foundation plantings, urban landscapes
Leaf Description	Small, toothed green leaves with compact habit.
Flower Description	Soft pink clusters in early to mid-summer.
Planting Instructions	Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 2–3 ft apart. Plant in spring or early fall.
Pruning & Maintenance	Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape; cut back hard in late winter for rejuvenation.
Water Needs	Average moisture needs; tolerates short dry periods.
Light Needs	Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade.
Harvesting	Not grown for fruit; seedheads are inconspicuous.
Fertilizing	Light balanced feed in early spring.
Pollination	Insect-pollinated; bees are frequent visitors.
Companion Plants	Salvia, Coreopsis, dwarf conifers, daylilies, and boxwood.

Seasonality and Flowering
Planting Instructions

Deciduous; flowering in summer, green foliage spring to fall.

Soft pink clusters in early to mid-summer.

Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 2–3 ft apart. Plant in spring or early fall.

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

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