Botanical profile

Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'

Latin name
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
Common name
Japanese spirea 'Anthony Waterer'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' is a compact deciduous shrub with a rounded and 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, and well-branched bush, ideal for mass plantings, low hedges, or structuring borders. It tolerates pruning well, temporary drought, and poor soils, making it a very versatile and easy-to-grow landscape plant. ‘Anthony Waterer’ flowers on new wood and tolerates spring pruning well, making it a reliable choice for consistent blooms and decorative foliage from spring to autumn.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, unsightly brown follicles
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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