Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Anthony Waterer Spirea is a radiant, easy-care perennial. Also known as Spiraea bumalda, this plant has narrow leaves that emerge with a slight pink hue in the spring before settling into a blue-green color. Flat-top flower clusters are a rose-red color and bloom in late June. The flower clusters almost appear to hover over the foliage.
This upright, mounded plant has a very dense growth habit. Use in a mixed bed or border or conceal a foundation. The blue-green foliage looks lovely when planted alongside an evergreen. This is a fast-growing plant, but it responds well to pruning, so you can ensure it will continue to fit a space by trimming back new growth. This beauty grows as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8.
Anthony Waterer Spirea Care
Plant this Spirea is full to partial sun. Soil should be rich and neutral to slightly acidic and well-drained. Routinely water for the first growing season, but established plants generally only need water during a dry period.
An application of a balanced fertilizer in the spring will get this plant off to a strong start. Trim as needed in the late winter or early spring.
Anthony Waterer Spirea Spacing
The Anthony Waterer Spirea is an upright shrub that will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. Plants can be spaced 14 to 28 inches apart.
Anthony Waterer Spirea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Salt |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Anthony Waterer Spirea |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: SPIRAEA BUMALDA `ANTHONY WATERER` |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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