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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.
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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)
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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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)
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Full sun
SPIRAEA japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowAttractive to insects.Pests & DiseasesNoneResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeBowl-shaped
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginIncised
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Spiraea - Growing Guide
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