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Spiraea japonica 'Lil Flirt' (Japanese Spirea)

Spiraea japonica 'Lil Flirt'

Also known as Lil Flirt Spirea

$44.95

Size

☀SunFull sun

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones3-8

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Spiraea japonica 'Lil Flirt is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Spiraea japonica 'Lil Flirt is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical: Spiraea japonica 'Lil Flirt'
Common name: Lil Flirt Spirea
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 18-24 in tall × 24-30 in wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Early summer
Bloom color: Pink, White
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Grow in moist, well-drained soil. Prune back by one-third to one-half in late winter or early spring before growth begins to encourage vigorous flowering stems. Tolerates hard pruning well.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Syrphid flies
Wildlife: Pollinator support

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