Trees and shrubs

Japanese spirea 'Anthony Waterer'

Spiraea japonica

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Hardiness
Zone 4

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Common nameJapanese spirea 'Anthony Waterer'
FamilyRosaceae
GenusSpiraea
Speciesjaponica
CultivarAnthony Waterer
TypeShrub
Botanical nameSpiraea japonica

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.

Spirée du Japon ‘Anthony Waterer’ (Spiraea japonica)

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

'-40°C

Watering

Moderate watering

Soil type

Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)

Width / spread

1.2 m (4 feet)

Flower color

Pink

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

fast

Growth habit

Buissonnant arrondi, légèrement étalé

Bloom period

Summer

Fruiting

Small, unsightly brown follicles

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes