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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.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowAttractive to insects.
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Pests & DiseasesNone
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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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Bowl-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Spiraea - Growing Guide
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