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SPIRAEA japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
Commonly known as Japanese spiraea
New growth tinged purple. Leaves occasionally margined with cream and pink. Pink flowers.
Further Reading....
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Deciduoussharply-toothed leaves to 12cm (5in) long, bronze-red when young.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming with erect shoots. Produces flowers in corymbs to 20cm (8in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
SPIRAEA japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAttractive to insects.
Pests & DiseasesNoneResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBowl-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Incised(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Spiraea - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Only £7.50
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