Overwintering guide
How to overwinter spiraea 'little princess'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills spiraea 'little princess' in winter
Cutting spiraea 'little princess' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More spiraea 'little princess' care
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- Overwintering spiraea 'little princess' — our other guide for the same plant
- Full spiraea 'little princess' care guide
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- How often to water spiraea 'little princess'
- How to prune spiraea 'little princess'
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Overwintering spiraea 'little princess' — FAQ
Does spiraea 'little princess' need to come indoors for winter?
Spiraea 'Little Princess' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Spiraea 'Little Princess' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move spiraea 'little princess' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water spiraea 'little princess' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills spiraea 'little princess' over winter?
Cutting spiraea 'little princess' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.