Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' - Japanese Spiraea 3 Litre Pot

Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' - Japanese Spiraea

A compact, rounded deciduous shrub that delivers reliable summer colour with its abundant flat-topped clusters of bright pink flowers. The foliage provides additional interest, emerging bronze-red in spring before maturing to fresh green, with occasional cream variegation adding further appeal. This tough, adaptable shrub has been a garden favourite for over a century.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: New foliage emerges in attractive bronze-red tones
• Summer: Covered in flat clusters of bright pink flowers
• Autumn: Foliage develops warm tints before falling

Key Features

• Long flowering period throughout summer
• Attractive bronze-tinted spring foliage
• Compact growth habit ideal for smaller gardens
• Extremely hardy and reliable
• Low maintenance and tolerant of pruning
• Attracts bees and butterflies

Perfect For

• Mixed borders and shrub plantings
• Low informal hedging
• Container planting
• Providing summer colour in smaller spaces
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Easy-care landscaping

Growing Tips

Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Extremely adaptable and unfussy. Prune hard in early spring to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Removing spent flower heads encourages a second flush of blooms. Water during establishment, then largely drought-tolerant. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring for best performance.

Looks Great With

Combine with other summer-flowering shrubs like Potentilla and Weigela, or plant with ornamental grasses for textural contrast. Pair with purple-leaved Berberis or silver Artemisia to enhance the pink flowers. Underplant with hardy Geraniums or Alchemilla.

This classic, trouble-free shrub delivers reliable colour and structure throughout the growing season, making it an excellent choice for gardens of all styles.