Your Little Princess Spirea should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Rosaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Shrub to make the best decision when repotting as all Shrub plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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Little Princess Spirea – How to repot for best results
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Little Princess Spirea, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Little Princess Spirea profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Little Princess Spirea if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Little Princess Spirea to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral |
2 – Turn your Little Princess Spirea and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Little Princess Spirea, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Little Princess Spirea up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Little Princess Spirea in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Little Princess Spirea, the soil type you should use is Loamy, moist but well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Little Princess Spirea before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Lilac Bush so you don’t waste soil.
Looking after your Little Princess Spirea
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Little Princess Spirea thrives after the repotting process is over
Can Little Princess Spirea be called anything else?
Your Little Princess Spirea may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Little Princess Spirea Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ |
For a different plant in this family, check out Easter Cactuss which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Lantanas are a good fit as they are in the same family.
More information about Little Princess Spirea after repotting
To master aftercare for Little Princess Spirea too, research Shrub care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Rosaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be non-poisonous.
After you have repot Little Princess Spirea, how should you take care of it?
In the aftercare of Little Princess Spirea, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full, partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (4-9 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Little Princess Spirea is from (Asia). If you do this correctly, your Little Princess Spirea should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 2-3 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide.
What should you expect if you have repot Little Princess Spirea correctly?
Witnessing Little Princess Spirea flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Pink blooms in the Summer time and relish the sight of your Little Princess Spirea maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 2-3 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Limelight Hydrangea.
Is the best place to keep Little Princess Spirea indoors or outdoors after repotting?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |