Anthony Waterer Spirea
COMMON NAME | Anthony Waterer Spirea |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Spiraea x bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’ |
ZONE | 4 – 9 |
SIZE | HT 4-5’ SP 4-5’. Will grow at least 12” per season. Frequently hard prune to 24” HT in early spring before leaves appear. Will sometimes prune again after flowering, around mid-late July, and will enjoy a second round of blooms in Sep/Oct. |
FOLIAGE | Medium green in season. |
FLOWER | Rosy pink in early summer, and flowers on new growth. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Tolerates many soil types. Full Sun to Partial Shade. Best in full sun. |
FAVORITE CULTIVARS | This is a favorite cultivar. |
NOTES | Deer resistant. Best when in a mass of at least 3 – 5. |
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