With its tidy size and showy color, Spiraea japonica 'Poprocks(R) Petite' (Japanese Spirea 'Poprocks(R) Petite') fits easily into small gardens and mixed shrub borders. You get a naturally compact, rounded plant with dense green foliage and bright pink flower clusters in summer for reliable seasonal interest.

Plant it where it can receive full sun to part shade. More sun generally means stronger bloom and a tighter habit, while light shade can be helpful in hotter summer locations. Provide average moisture the first season as roots establish, then water during extended dry spells. This shrub performs well in well-drained soils and adapts to many typical garden beds.

Mature size is about 24-36 inches tall with a similar spread, so plan spacing to keep the mound from crowding neighboring plants. A 24-36 inch spread makes it easy to tuck into foundation plantings, mass in drifts, or use as a low hedge line. Mulch helps conserve moisture and reduces temperature swings around the roots.

For maintenance, you can shear lightly after flowering to tidy the outline and encourage fresh growth. In late winter or early spring, remove any dead wood and shape as needed. Pair this compact spirea with perennials and grasses that enjoy similar sun and soil conditions for an easy, colorful planting.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 24-36"

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