Spiraea Golden Princess

A summer-flowering, reliable plant with a lot of seasonal interest, Spiraea japonica Golden Princess is a very small, deciduous shrub with a dense, bushy habit. The small pointed, ovoid, leaves open bronze, turning gold in full sun and a lovely lime-green in shade; they then turn red and bronze in autumn. From July to September, clusters of rich pink, fluffy flowers are borne in profusion. Spiraea Golden Princess is ideal for beds and borders, particularly in smaller gardens.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moist but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Spring to autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 2-3 (60-90cm) Spread: 2-3 (60-90cm)

Photos by HQ and Babij, cropped, and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.