Spiraea jap. 'Golden Princess' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Golden Princess' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact, deciduous dwarf shrub with decorative, lanceolate, yellow leaves. It also bears magenta-coloured flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Golden Princess' are yellow, lanceolate, alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Golden Princess' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Golden Princess' is a compact growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 0.4 - 1 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: February.

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The magenta-coloured flowers of Japanese spiraea 'Golden Princess' appear in corymbs from June to July.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging

Root
Spiraea japonica 'Golden Princess' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.