'Anthony Waterer' Spiraea
Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'
Flower Color: Clusters of pinkish-red flowers
in late spring. Very bright flowers that stand out well.
Flowers last for many weeks in mid to late spring.
Size: 3' in height and 3-5' in width. Very fast grower. 'Anthony Waterer' can be pruned before it leafs out in spring to produce fuller growth with more flowers.
Fall Color: Orange and Red. New spring growth is reddish-green. Very striking new growth early in the season.
Hardiness Zones: 5-9. Performs well in most areas of the US.
Light Requirement: Full sun to part-shade. Fuller more dense growth in the full sun.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to High. Would not need additional water once established.
Notes: 'Anthony Waterer' is a fast growing flowering shrub. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types. Looks great in mass plantings. Spring growth has a reddish tinge. Very widely available. Deer Resistant.