Little Spark Spirea

Spiraea japonica ‘Little Spark’

Little Spark® Spirea is a compact, colourful shrub that delivers bright foliage, cheerful blooms, and excellent reliability in prairie landscapes. New growth emerges with warm orange-red tones, maturing to fresh green, while soft pink flower clusters appear in early summer and often rebloom later in the season.

Naturally tidy and easy to maintain, Little Spark® is an ideal choice for small gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. Its compact size and strong cold hardiness make it especially well suited to Saskatchewan gardens where durability matters.

Plant Details

• Hardiness Zone: 3–8

• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (best colour and flowering)

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils

Why You’ll Love It

• Colourful new foliage with seasonal interest

• Reliable pink summer blooms

• Compact, rounded growth habit

• Excellent cold hardiness for prairie climates

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for strongest colour and best flowering.

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Light pruning after flowering can encourage fresh growth and rebloom.

• Mulch helps retain moisture and reduce weeds.