Anthony Waterer Spirea is a compact mounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed leaves with a reddish-purple tinge to new growth that matures to blue-green and reddens in fall. Flat-topped clusters of reddish-purple flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Good resistance to powdery mildew.
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Weigela, Maiden Grass
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Spiraea x bumalda Anthony Waterer 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
