Anthony Waterer Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda Anthony Waterer
A compact, easy-care deciduous shrub prized for its vibrant summer blooms and attractive foliage.
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Installation
About this plant
The 'Anthony Waterer' Spirea is a delightful addition to any landscape, offering a splash of color precisely when many other plants are beginning to fade. Its striking crimson-pink flowers emerge from early summer through fall, creating a long-lasting and impactful display. Beyond its prolific blooming, this Spirea boasts attractive foliage that starts with a reddish tinge in spring, matures to a lovely blue-green, and often turns a beautiful bronze in autumn. Its compact, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a vibrant accent plant. Extremely adaptable and low-maintenance, 'Anthony Waterer' Spirea thrives in a variety of conditions, making it an ideal plant for both experienced gardeners and beginners alike seeking reliable beauty.
Care & maintenance
Minimal care once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and more prolific blooming. Deadheading spent flowers can promote further flushes of blooms. Fertilize lightly in spring if growth is slow.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Moderate; tolerates some drought once established, but prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.
- Growth rate
- Medium