Little Princess Spirea Shrub Covered in Flowers
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Little Princess Spirea

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$64.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Spireas like the Little Princess are recognizable, low-maintenance and traditional additions to cottage gardens and rustic landscape plantings for good reason. Little Princess is a compact cultivar with low maintenance needs, few pest or disease problems, and brilliant pink flowers in the summer. This spirea is a cultivar of Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) and works well as an accent plant single shrub in a small garden.

Lime green, deciduous foliage offers an excellent contrast for the blooms, which attract pollinators. In a mixed planting, its compact size makes it an excellent companion to go in front of larger shrubs. It grows in USDA zones 4 to 8 and tolerates moderate drought conditions. .A vigorous growth habit also means these plants are easy to shape into a dense, low hedge or border.

Little Princess Spirea Care

The Little Princess spirea prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. It is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from regular watering while it is getting established and during extended dry spells. A layer of mulch over the root zone will further decrease watering needs. These shrubs do not need much fertilizer; a one-time application of a slow-release fertilizer in spring is sufficient.

A light pruning in spring ensures maximum blooming. Cut back about a third of the stems at this time. To shape a group of these plants into an informal hedge, prune the spireas harder in the early spring to create the form you want. Snipping off dead flowers mid-summer encourages a second flush of flowers.

Little Princess Spirea Spacing

The Little Princess is a compact, mounding shrub that grows no more than 2 to 3 feet wide and high. Plant them with this spacing to form a dense, low hedge or border. Give them a bit more space as specimens or if planted around larger shrubs in a mixed garden.

Little Princess Spirea Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: June To July
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Moderate
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers
Brand:
Common Name: Little Princess Spirea
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: SPIRAEA JAPONICA `LITTLE PRINCESS`
SKU:
1001121-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.