Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
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Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
- A brilliant choice for UK gardeners, this spiraea offers abundant flat corymbs of delicate, rosy-pink summer flowers completely smothering the canopy. This phenomenal feature transforms any well-planned garden scheme.
- The growth habit of Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is distinctively hardy, deciduous, and naturally neat and mounded growth habit. Additionally, the attractive foliage providing excellent, multi-season interest from spring right through to autumn guarantees this variety works hard across multiple seasons.
- You will find Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' incredibly easy to establish in almost any soil type, thriving effortlessly in full sun with just a light post-flowering trim. It is a wonderfully dependable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- It brings the garden to life by welcoming butterflies and hoverflies flocking to its abundant, flat clusters of summer flowers all year round. Its foliage emerges a fresh mint green in spring before turning a rich, fiery crimson in autumn.
- An illuminating piece of botanical trivia: spiraea contains natural salicylates, the very same chemical compounds used to develop aspirin. In the 19th century, it was highly valued as a vital medicinal plant before becoming a cherished ornamental shrub.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' can reach a mature height and spread of 0.6 to 0.9 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' prefers moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures down to -20°C throughout the UK.
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