Japanese Spirea Anthony Waterer

Grown for its rose-pink flowers in late summer, Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer is a deciduous shrub of average vigour with a bushy habit. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are deep green, often variegated with cream and pink. Domed clusters of deep rose-pink flowers appear in late summer. Japanese spirea Anthony Waterer is easy to grow if you have a moist soil; mulch in mid-spring with compost or manure to conserve moisture. Pruning can be carried out in early spring.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moist, well drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Summer in particular
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 66 (2m) Spread: 3-4 (1-1.2m) in 5-10 years

Dark pink flowers in flattish heads Jul-Aug, some leaves turn cream, 1.2m