Spiraea jap. 'Anthony Waterer' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' (Spiraea japonica) is a compact, upright, dense small shrub that produces magenta-coloured flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from July to September. The Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' also has lanceolate, light green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 80 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * red shoots

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' are light green, lanceolate, alternate, double serrated. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Red shoots. Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' is a compact, upright and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to April.

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The magenta-coloured flowers of Japanese spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' appear in umbels from July to September. These grow to about 15 - 20 cm tall.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging

Root
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' is a heartroot.