Japanese spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich
Fruits:
red,purple,pink,white Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess') prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered once a week. For young plants and shrubs, water them deeply (2-3 inches) every 7-10 days during the early spring and summer. During prolonged periods of hot dry weather, you may need to water more often. In the fall and winter when plants are dormant, reduce watering to once a month. Make sure not to over water as this can cause root rot, fungal diseases or growth problems. Make sure the soil drains well and does not stay soggy for long periods of time.
sunlight
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess') prefers full sun to partial shade exposure. It does best in 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day, though it can tolerate some light shade to protect it from harsh afternoon sun. To ensure that it grows healthily, rotate the plant regularly to help promote even exposure to sunlight.
pruning
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess') should be pruned each spring, before the new buds begin to form. Pruning should involve removing dead, weak, diseased, or tangled stems, and shape the shrub by cutting away unruly growth. It is best to restrict any major pruning to 1/3 of the bush at any 1 time, and be sure to leave enough foliage so the plant is still attractive.
