Anthony Waterer Spirea
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Anthony Waterer Spirea |
Botanical Name | Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | Carmine Red |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | May to August |
Seasonal Interest | Summer |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Red |
Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water during periods of drought and if rainfall is less than 1" per week. |
Fertilize Notes | Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer yearly while still dormant. |
Prune Notes | Deadhead plant to tidy up but wait until late winter or early spring to do a a more severe pruning. |