Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Little Princess Spirea

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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Pink flowers in flat-topped clusters (corymbs) in late spring to mid-summer
 Foliage Notes:
Small, oval, toothed green leaves in spring and summer; leaves turn red during fall
 Ultimate Height:
1.5-2.5 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
2-3 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Grows well in average, well-drained soil, but tolerant of many soil types
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves oval shaped, sharply toothed, up to 1 inch long, and light green. Flowers showy, pink, flat-topped corymbs in late spring to mid-summer. Compact mounding form.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 395
  • Foundation 202
  • Groupings 211
  • Hedge 275
  • Rock Garden 56
  • Fall Color 238
  • Pollution Tolerant 217
  • Showy Flowers 60

    • Additional Information

    Grows larger and faster than species

    1 Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12022_00001*AHORT

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