LITTLE PRINCESS SPIRAEA is a deciduous flowering shrub.  This compact spirea only reaches three feet tall and wide when it is fully mature.  Since this is a compact variety, it works well in landscapes that do not have a lot of growing room.  Little Princess Spiraea has light pink flower clusters that complement the lime green foliage.  This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil to thrive.  If you want to attract butterfly’s to your property, then consider installing a Little Princess Spirea in your landscape.

Little Princess Spirea Shrub

Little Princess Spirea Flowers

Little Princess Spiraea

Spiraea Japonica ‘Little Princess’

Plant Type- Deciduous Shrub

Flower Color- Pink

Foliage Color- Mint Green

Growing Habit- Round

Growing Rate- Moderate

Zone- 4-9

Height- 2′

Spread- 2′-3′

Light-Full Sun

Details- Little Princess Spiraea is a compact and dense shrub that makes a good ground cover plant.  This plant boasts light pink flower clusters all summer long.

Pruning-  Pruning should be done in summer or after the plant is done blooming.  It is also possible to prune this shrub in the winter.  Shaping can be more dramatic than other deciduous shrubs.  This shrub variety can be cut to the ground to encourage a new plant to develop.

Other Spiraea plant options.

  • Anthony Waterer Red Spiraea
  • Daphne Spiraea
  • Dolchica Spiraea
  • Double Briadal Wreath Spiraea
  • Double Play® Artisan® Spiraea
  • Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea
  • Double Play® Big Bang Spiraea
  • Double Play® Gold Spiraea
  • Double Play® Pink Spiraea
  • Double Play® Red Spiraea
  • Fire Light Spiraea
  • Froebeli Pink Spiraea
  • Golden Elf Spiraea
  • Golden Kupcake™ Spiraea
  • Goldflame Spiraea
  • Goldmound Spiraea
  • Gold Thread™ Spiraea
  • Lighthearted™ Spiraea
  • Magic Carpet Spiraea
  • Neon Flash Spiraea
  • Red Lace™ Spiraea
  • Renaissance Spiraea
  • Shirobana Spiraea
  • Snowmound Spiraea
  • Tor Birchleaf Spiraea
  • White Frost™ Birchleaf Spiraea