- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
The Little Spark® Spirea is a lovely plant that provides a big impact on a bed or outdoor space. Delicate flowers are tiny but grow in clusters creating bursts of pinkish-purple blooms. The flowers grow on tall stems and hover above the foliage. Trim the flowers back when they start to fade to encourage a second flush of flowers later in the summer. When the foliage first appears in the spring, it is orange in color. As the season progresses, the foliage turns yellow, and it will hold this vibrant hue even in the peak summer sunshine.
Plant Spirea in beds or borders. The vibrant color makes a lively addition to a mixed bed, while two blooming cycles ensure plenty of opportunities to enjoy the colorful flowers. This shrub is low maintenance and drought-tolerant. Deer do not prefer the striking foliage for added convenience. The Little Spark® Spirea grows as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.
Little Spark® Spirea Care
This showstopper thrives in full sun, which will ensure the foliage puts on a spectacular display. Rich, well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly acidic will support healthy growth. Spirea needs consistent water for the first growing season. Established plants are drought-tolerant but still need water when the top layer of the soil is dry. This plant is not a heavy feeder, and one application of balanced fertilizer in the spring is enough to sustain Spirea.
Prune the plant in late winter or early spring. A light prune after the spring bloom will encourage more growth and another round of flowers.
Little Spark® Spirea Spacing
This charming upright perennial will grow 18 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 30 inches wide. Plants can be spaced 14 to 28 inches apart.
Little Spark® Spirea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 30 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 30 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Orange, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: First Editions Plants |
| Common Name: Little Spark® Spirea |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: SPIRAEA `LITTLE SPARK` |
- SKU:
- 1231012452-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
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
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
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