Harvesting of Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Japanese spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess'
Japanese Spirea, or Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess' is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It is well known for its attractive, bright yellow flowers that will bloom from late spring to early summer. It is known to be drought tolerant and hardy, so it requires essentially no maintenance. The growth habit of this species is every spreading and it can reach a height of up to 2 feet. Its fine-textured foliage is green and shiny, which makes it a perfect choice as a hedge or an accent plant. This species also attracts various pollinators, creating a colorful show when in bloom.
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:
green,yellow,white Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese spirea needs to be watered regularly throughout the growing season to promote healthy growth and flowering. Water the plant deeply once per week, supplying about 1 inch of water to the soil. Provide extra water during periods of drought or extreme heat. Reduce watering to every other week during cooler months or if rain is plentiful. When the autumn season arrives and temperatures drop, stop watering altogether since the plant is close to becoming dormant.
sunlight
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess') prefers full sun or partial shade and will flower best in an area that gets 4 to 6 hours of sun per day. It is important to ensure that the light is consistent throughout the day in order to keep the plant blooming. Partial shade is best in the afternoon, when the full force of the sun can cause too much heat stress for the plant. There should also be some protection from the wind in order for Japanese spirea to remain healthy.
pruning
Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess') should be pruned in early spring shortly after its flowers fade, or late winter before active growth begins. Pruning should focus on removing any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, and any overly vertical shoots to ensure that the plant stays bushy. You should also remove any suckers that come out of the ground. You should only need to do a light prune to keep the shrub looking neat and healthy.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Japanese spirea typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Japanese spirea typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
