Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' (Japanese Spirea)
Japanese Spirea 'Anthony Waterer', Anthony Waterer Spirea, Anthony Waterer Japanese Spirea, Spiraea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' (Japanese Spirea) is a compact, broadly mounded, deciduous shrub with delicate, willowy, reddish-purple leaves in spring, maturing to blue-green as summer progresses. The foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow and reddish-purple in the fall. In late spring to midsummer, domed sprays of deep rosy-pink flowers grace the tips of the branches and contrast well with the unusual bluish foliage. Heat-tolerant, this flowering shrub is a terrific choice for the landscape.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade as well as a wide range of soil conditions.
- Perfect choice for borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, banks and slopes.
- Attracts butterflies but is ignored by deer.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed. If overgrown, can be renovated by cutting back hard immediately after flowering.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or by division in autumn or spring
- Spiraea japonica species is native to Japan. It can be an aggressive self-seeder and spread in the garden by suckering.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Spiraea - Spirea |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Spiraea - Spirea |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |