Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' ~ Anthony Waterer Spirea

Anthony Waterer Spirea is a compact mounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed leaves with a reddish-purple tinge to new growth that matures to blue-green and reddens in fall.  Flat-topped clusters of reddish-purple flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.  Good resistance to powdery mildew. Type:  Shrub  Origins: Japan Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  3’ - 4' Spacing:  3' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring.  Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Container