Spiraea jap. 'Little Princess' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Little Princess' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact dwarf shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers. They appear from June to July. The Japanese spiraea 'Little Princess' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. 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. 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * Suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Little Princess' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size. Japanese spiraea 'Little Princess' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

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

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Little Princess' is a compact growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 40 - 80 cm wide. Slow-growing.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The light pink flowers appear from June to July.

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

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