Overview

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Spiraea, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH.

About

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Japanese spiraea) is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. It grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. 'Little Princess' offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Spiraea

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

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