Golden foliage and soft pink flower clusters make Spiraea japonica Golden Princess a compact shrub for low hedges, foundation beds, and grouped borders. Its leaves open reddish-bronze, turn rich gold in summer, and become red in autumn.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Remove faded flower clusters after blooming, and prune in late winter or early spring when reshaping is needed. The summer flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies.




