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Little Princess Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
$10995
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Plant Highlights

Little Princess Spirea highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights
  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
  • Growing Zones
    4-9
  • Mature Height
    2 - 4 feet
  • Mature Spread
    2 - 4 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Widely Adaptable
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    Green
  • Fall Color
    Copper and Yellow
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Pruning Time
    After Flowering
  • Bloom Period
    Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 4-9

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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!

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Gmamaroneck
great plant

This plant grows like crazy. I have 2 in my flower bed. I pruned the branches to about6-8 inches last spring and theyve grown back as if I hadnt pruned! Bees love the compact flower clusters. Beautiful dark red fall color. The branches even change color with the seasons. Very easy to care for. Just plant and watch them grow,grow,grow! A must have for any beginning gardener.

Hello Gmamaroneck,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Little Princess Spireas! We’re delighted to hear how vigorously they’ve grown and that our pruning tips helped them thrive so beautifully. It’s also fantastic that bees are loving the compact flower clusters—pollinator-friendly plants always add extra life to the garden. The rich fall colors and seasonal changes in branch color truly make these Spireas a joy year-round.

For continuing success, keep enjoying that minimal care approach; however, occasional pruning each spring helps maintain their shape and encourages new growth. Also, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring can give them an added boost for the growing season ahead.

Thank you once again for your thoughtful review. We’re so happy your garden has found such amazing companions in your Spirea plants—beginning gardeners and seasoned experts alike can truly appreciate their charm and ease of care!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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irie
deez are nice

thumbs up

Hello irie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thumbs up for the Little Princess Spirea! We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with this charming plant—it truly is a delightful addition to any garden with its bright foliage and lovely blooms.

If you’re looking for tips to help your Spirea thrive, be sure to plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and regular watering especially during established growth will keep it vibrant. Feel free to reach out anytime if you want care advice or have questions about other plants to complement your garden.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Irie
deez are nice

thumbs up

Hi Irie,

Thank you so much for your thumbs-up and kind words about the Little Princess Spirea! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your new plant. If you ever have any questions or need tips on care to keep your Spirea thriving—like ideal sunlight, watering schedules, or pruning advice—please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you create a beautiful garden moment by moment.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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reflex
princess spirea

This plant is extremely hardy. Water it, feed it, or don't it doesn't matter. I can prune it back after it flowers and it will quickly grow back and flower again. Last summer I did this 5 times. After it went dormant I cut it down to about 6 inches and it came back with gusto this year. It does set off new plants by growing from the wide spreading roots or from layered branches. These can carefully be cut from the mother plant and planted as a new plant. In reference to the above reported rogue spreading of the roots: This can easily be cured by cutting the roots (root pruning) at the end of September (in my area, Missouri) with a spade. Just make a vertical cut with the shovel around the drip zone of the bush. Step on the shovel straight down into the soil circling the plant. This will do two good things for you: Strengthen the root system by making it have more root fibers rather than a few long big ones, and obviously stop the plant from going where you don't want.

Hello reflex,

Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience with the Little Princess Spirea! We're thrilled to hear how hardy and resilient your plant has been, as well as how well your pruning method encourages multiple bloom cycles throughout the season. Your tip about root pruning to control spreading while strengthening the root system is excellent and a great insight for other growers — especially for spotting amal locations with aggressive spreading habits.

If you’re ever interested, we also have guides on seasonal pruning and soil care, which might provide some additional ideas for keeping your spirea and other garden plants thriving. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you want more tips or plant recommendations tailored to your Missouri climate.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Reflex
princess spirea

This plant is extremely hardy. Water it, feed it, or don't it doesn't matter. I can prune it back after it flowers and it will quickly grow back and flower again. Last summer I did this 5 times. After it went dormant I cut it down to about 6 inches and it came back with gusto this year. It does set off new plants by growing from the wide spreading roots or from layered branches. These can carefully be cut from the mother plant and planted as a new plant. In reference to the above reported rogue spreading of the roots: This can easily be cured by cutting the roots (root pruning) at the end of September (in my area, Missouri) with a spade. Just make a vertical cut with the shovel around the drip zone of the bush. Step on the shovel straight down into the soil circling the plant. This will do two good things for you: Strengthen the root system by making it have more root fibers rather than a few long big ones, and obviously stop the plant from going where you don't want.

Hello Reflex,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough review of the Little Princess Spirea! We're delighted to hear how exceptionally hardy and resilient your plant has been, and it’s fantastic that it responds so well to pruning and even root pruning. Your detailed outline on managing spreading roots and promoting a healthy, vigorous root system is incredibly insightful and surely will help other gardeners maintain control while encouraging strong growth.

We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with layering and how easily new plants can be propagated from your Little Princess Spirea. It’s great advice, especially for gardeners looking to multiply their plants without purchasing additional specimens.

If you ever want to explore more pruning techniques or learn about ideal companion plants that thrive with spirea, feel free to check out our Plant Care Library on NatureHills.com or contact us for personalized tips.

Thanks again for being such a knowledgeable and engaged member of our gardening community—we’re rooting for you and your flourishing garden!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Little Princess Spirea

Little Princess Spirea

From $4969 $6999

Growing Zones

4-9

Mature Height

2 - 4 feet

Mature Spread

2 - 4 feet

Sun

Full Sun

Foliage Color

N/A

Fall Color

Copper and Yellow

Flower Color

Green
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