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
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
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.
Performance
These shrubs grow in the moderate water zone in partial shade at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. These plants have performed very well. The flowers are attractive and the fall leaf color is an added bonus.
Maintenance
Anthony Waterer spirea branches often die back partway over winter. Prune stems to live growth in spring.
See in a landscape
Shrubs and grasses can be a great way to landscape for lower maintenance and water savings. Evergreen shrubs in particular need little to no maintenance, and ornamental grasses need to be cut to the ground only once in early spring. This home features shrubs, grasses and a few flowering perennials to add a pop of color to this small front yard. Not only are these plants low maintenance, but they have great fall color and structure during the winter. Because drip irrigation and mulch are used, weeds are less of a problem and this yard may be enjoyed with less weed pulling.