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Lil' Flirt Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'SMSJMLA' PP #30,591

Pronunciation: spy-REE-ah juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #41299
4-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing, mounded shrub; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.

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Description An exceptionally tough and compact variety with rich burgundy new foliage that offsets deep pink flowers that appear in spring, and again in summer. Tolerates full sun without burning, and adapts to urban settings with poor soils - even compacted clay. Perfect for low borders, or en masse for dramatic effect. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Spring; reblooms in summer.
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Orange
Companion Plants Spruce (Picea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Barberry (Berberis); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
Care Instructions Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soil types. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent flowers to promote prolific repeat bloom. Prune and feed in early spring to promote vigorous new growth.
History By way of Spring Meadow Nursery, this is a Monrovia-exclusive selection, introduced in 2017.
Details
DescriptionAn exceptionally tough and compact variety with rich burgundy new foliage that offsets deep pink flowers that appear in spring, and again in summer. Tolerates full sun without burning, and adapts to urban settings with poor soils - even compacted clay. Perfect for low borders, or en masse for dramatic effect. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeSpring; reblooms in summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorOrange
Companion PlantsSpruce (Picea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Barberry (Berberis); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
Care
Care InstructionsEasy to grow in average, well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soil types. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent flowers to promote prolific repeat bloom. Prune and feed in early spring to promote vigorous new growth.
History
HistoryBy way of Spring Meadow Nursery, this is a Monrovia-exclusive selection, introduced in 2017.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lil' Flirt Spirea produce flowers?
Spring; reblooms in summer.
Is Lil' Flirt Spirea evergreen or deciduous?
Lil' Flirt Spirea is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Lil' Flirt Spirea?
Lil' Flirt Spirea is Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form.
Is Lil' Flirt Spirea resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Lil' Flirt Spirea grow?
Lil' Flirt Spirea has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Lil' Flirt Spirea in my landscape?
Lil' Flirt Spirea is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Lil' Flirt Spirea flowers?
Lil' Flirt Spirea produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Lil' Flirt Spirea?
Lil' Flirt Spirea has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Lil' Flirt Spirea?
Good companion plants for Lil' Flirt Spirea include: Spruce (Picea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Barberry (Berberis); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus).
How do I care for Lil' Flirt Spirea?
Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soil types. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent flowers to promote prolific repeat bloom. Prune and feed in early spring to promote vigorous new growth.
What is the history of Lil' Flirt Spirea?
By way of Spring Meadow Nursery, this is a Monrovia-exclusive selection, introduced in 2017.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.