Japanese spirea

Japanese Spirea ‘Anthony Waterer’ (Spiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’). Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' is a compact deciduous shrub with a rounded, slightly spreading habit, valued for its vibrant carmine pink summer flowers in flattened corymbs, held above the foliage. The foliage emerges in spring with purplish hues, turns bluish-green in summer, then takes on reddish colors in autumn. This spirea forms a dense, low, well-branched bush, ideal for mass planting, low hedges, or structuring borders. The indicated mature size is 0.9 m (3 ft) in height and 1.2 m (4 ft) in width.

To plant Japanese Spirea ‘Anthony Waterer’, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: well-drained, poor to moderately rich. Water the root ball before planting it and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 ft) to organize the placement of this plant in the garden. The indicated height of 0.9 m (3 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base to weed, check moisture, and remove damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants that have compatible light and water needs. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.