Anthony Waterer Spirea

Anthony Waterer spirea 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 brances, turning dark green as they expand. Flat rose-pink flower clusters add more beauty in summer. In fall, the leaves turn purple to red.

Anthony Waterer Spirea

Anthony Waterer spirea 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 brances, turning dark green as they expand. Flat rose-pink flower clusters add more beauty in summer. In fall, the leaves turn purple to red.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'

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Pronunciation

spy-REE-ah juh-PON-ih-kuh

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

3 to 4 ft.

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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.

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Flower Color

pink

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Bloom time

July and August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Southeast Asia, Japan

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,500 ft.

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