Spiraea japonica (Spirea)
Color Name: Poprocks® Petite
*Low maintenance
*Candy-pink button flowers
*Rich green foliage
*Tiny compact form
Satisfy your sugar cravings with the sweetest Spirea of all. Poprocks Petite is a beautiful new selection for modern landscapes, featuring a tidy, compact mature form and eye-catching candy-pink button flowers that pop against rich green foliage. Perfectly placed along a walkway, grouped in mixed beds, or as the star of a decorative patio container, Poprocks Petite really stands out. And because it's low-maintenance, you'll get more time to relax and feast your eyes!
Growing Tips: To plant your shrub, you should dig a hole that is double the width of the pot, and about the same depth as the pot. Before planting it in the ground, loosen up the roots gently with your fingers so that they can spread comfortably once it's buried in the ground. Once planted, soak it with water for about a minute and a half to help it settle in its new spot. You should then water it every week, especially when the weather is hot. It will benefit the most from full sun exposure for a minimum of 6 hours each day. Although fertilizer is not necessary, you can use an all-purpose fertilizer during the spring when the leaves begin sprouting.
The ideal time to prune your spirea is during the springtime after the threat of frost is gone. Doing so will help your shrub maintain its shape and keep it looking fresh and healthy. To promote new growth, you can easily cut it down to about a foot tall. However, pruning is completely optional as these shrubs can stay compact on their own.
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
*Low maintenance
*Candy-pink button flowers
*Rich green foliage
*Tiny compact form
Satisfy your sugar cravings with the sweetest Spirea of all. Poprocks Petite is a beautiful new selection for modern landscapes, featuring a tidy, compact mature form and eye-catching candy-pink button flowers that pop against rich green foliage. Perfectly placed along a walkway, grouped in mixed beds, or as the star of a decorative patio container, Poprocks Petite really stands out. And because it's low-maintenance, you'll get more time to relax and feast your eyes!
Growing Tips: To plant your shrub, you should dig a hole that is double the width of the pot, and about the same depth as the pot. Before planting it in the ground, loosen up the roots gently with your fingers so that they can spread comfortably once it's buried in the ground. Once planted, soak it with water for about a minute and a half to help it settle in its new spot. You should then water it every week, especially when the weather is hot. It will benefit the most from full sun exposure for a minimum of 6 hours each day. Although fertilizer is not necessary, you can use an all-purpose fertilizer during the spring when the leaves begin sprouting.
The ideal time to prune your spirea is during the springtime after the threat of frost is gone. Doing so will help your shrub maintain its shape and keep it looking fresh and healthy. To promote new growth, you can easily cut it down to about a foot tall. However, pruning is completely optional as these shrubs can stay compact on their own.
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 2 to 3 Feet Spread: 2 to 3 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Early Spring
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container  Extended Bloomer Border Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
