23+ Anthony Waterer Spirea Pruning

Flat topped heads of rosy pink flowers cover this low spreading shrub. Japonica anthony waterer spiraea japonica shirobana there are others.

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Anthony waterer spirea pruning

That fact basically suggests the different times of pruning the plant depending on the type. All of these should be pruned as soon as flowering is finished see below. Cut it back quite hard by about two thirds or so to remove all winter damaged stems and to create a symmetrical shape.

Spring and early summer flowering varieties include spiraea a rguta spiraea snowmound s. Partial to full sun. This more compact form requires little pruning to maintain a neat size making it ideal in the foreground of shrub borders.

Many of these produce flowers right after pruning. It grows fast so you can prune it back every year to maintain a small size if you wish since it blooms on new growth. It is adaptable to many soil types as long as it gets sufficient light.

Some of the popular spireas are spiraea arguta billardii bumalda goldflame golden princess japonica anthony waterer japonica shirobana little princes snowmound and thunbergii. Anthony waterer spiraea japonica. Anthony waterer spirea is known to attract butterflies to the garden.

One of the oldest and most popular of the japanese spireas anthony waterer has set the bar high for other cultivars to follow. Department of agriculture hardiness zones 4 through 9. Do this before it begins to leaf out.

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