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Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer'

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Overview

The 'Anthony Waterer' Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer') is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide. It showcases eye-catching clusters of tiny, vibrant pink flowers in summer, set against a backdrop of green to reddish-purple foliage. This low-maintenance, sun-loving plant has a mounded growth habit, making it ideal for borders, foundations, or garden accents. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, it attracts butterflies and pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Medium, Very LowZones 3–10Type ShrubClimate Alpine, Temperate
Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — It showcases eye-catching clusters of tiny
Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — deciduous shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wideAnthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — The 'Anthony Waterer' Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer') is a compactAnthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — vibrant pink flowers in summer

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — It showcases eye-catching clusters of tiny
Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — deciduous shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide
Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — The 'Anthony Waterer' Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer') is a compact
Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — vibrant pink flowers in summer
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