Little Princess Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Little Princess Spirea highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
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FragrantYes
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- After Flowering
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Widely Adaptable
Growing Zones
Elegant and colorful blooms on a pretty little shrub, the Little Princess Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess') is a highly ornamental flowering shrub that is fuss-free for any yard or garden! Profuse pink flowers in small corymbs cover the arching stems of this plant in late spring. Flowers and leaves all appear on the same side of the arching branches. Finely textured foliage appears and fills out the entire shrub all growing season!
Butterflies adore the flowers! And Little Princess Spirea has those in profusion! The foamy and fizzy-looking bright pink blossoms appear in clusters of tiny smaller blooms. These are gorgeous accent shrubs that are adaptable, hardy and exquisite!
This Little Princess Spirea cultivar is a dense, upright, compact, mounded deciduous shrub that has narrow, dark blue-green foliage. Featuring yellow fall color and thick branching to stand up to winter snows, Spirea are tough little plants!
Planting and Application:
These small and tidy shrubs absolutely smother these plants for a long time and are fantastic ornamentals! Use as low hedges and borders, landscape edging and foundation plants that are so rugged, that even commercial landscapers use them quite often in their landscaping.
So it is a beautiful plant throughout the entire growing season! Add to pollinator gardens and cottage borders for color that you won't have to fuss over! Easy-care as well, Spirea only needs trimming once a year and some fertilizer to keep them happy.
- Profuse Pink Blooms
- Blue Green Leaves
- Attracts Butterflies
- Small-Sized Deciduous Shrubs
- Yellow Fall Color
#ProPlantTips for Care:
The Little Princess Spirea is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils and should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Little Princess Spirea has no serious insect or disease problems and is effective in borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, or hedges.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Growth Rate 2-4 Feet at Maturity
- Mulch Site Well
- Prune After Flowering
- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
With so many traits all wrapped up in one low-maintenance beauty, it's no wonder she's named 'Little Princess'! Order your own great landscaping plants today from NatureHills.com before these sell out!
