Compact, mounded deciduous shrub. Blooms in late spring with clusters of hot pink flowers.Foliage is mint green changing to scarlet in the fall. Easy to grow and very tolerant. Moderate growth rate. Botanical Name- Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ Pronunciation- spy-REE-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except wet ones Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Salvia greggii – long bloom synergy, small-scale pairing Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C27 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering; water during dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old stems and encourage fresh growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for better flowering. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
