Anthony Waterer Spirea
Anthony Waterer spiraea is an-easy-to-grow mounding shrub. It is best known for its bright pink flowers in mid summer and its tidy shape.
In spring, its leaves emerge with a reddish-purple color on slender, twiggy branches, turning dark green as they expand. Flat rose-pink flower clusters add more beauty in summer. In fall, the leaves turn purple to red.
This is a reliable small flowering shrub for moderate water areas.
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Anthony Waterer Spirea
Anthony Waterer spiraea is an-easy-to-grow mounding shrub. It is best known for its bright pink flowers in mid summer and its tidy shape.
In spring, its leaves emerge with a reddish-purple color on slender, twiggy branches, turning dark green as they expand. Flat rose-pink flower clusters add more beauty in summer. In fall, the leaves turn purple to red.
This is a reliable small flowering shrub for moderate water areas.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
Pronunciation
spy-REE-ah juh-PON-ih-kuh
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
3 to 4 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
July and August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to Southeast Asia, Japan
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
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