Spiraea x bumalda

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Taxonomy (1)

Classification: Angiosperm, dicot
Family: Rosaceae
Common name: Anthony Walter
Varieties: Anthony Walter

General Information (1)

Region of Origin: Variety of a cross between Spiraea albiflora and Spiraea japonica
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 3-8 
Growth Habit: Shrub

  • Size: 3-4 feet
  • Flowering: May to June
  • Fruiting: Winter

Diagnostic Characteristics

Leaves (1)

  • Arrangement: Alternate
  • Simple/Compound: Simple
  • Shape: Ovate-lanceolate
  • Other: Bluish green, 1-3 inches, toothed

Stem/Bark (1)

  • Color: Brown

Flower (1)

  • Color: Carmine pink to cerise-red
  • Size: 4-6 inches
  • Inflorescence type: Corymb

Fruit (1)

  • Fruit type: Follicle
  • Color: Brown

Horticultural Information (2)

  • Light: Full sun
  • pH: 5-7
  • Maintenance: Easy to care for
  • Landscape Uses: Accent, hedges, borders

Interesting Facts (2)

  • Has many resistances
  • Attracts butterflies

References

1) Dirr, M. (1998). Manual of woody landscape plants: Their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses (5th ed.). Champaign, Ill.: Stipes Pub.
2) Wilson. B (2012) [http://www.gardenality.com/Plants/171/Shrubs/Anthony-Waterer-Spirea.html#]

Prepared by Imani Mann as a course requirement for BIOL 3630/5630, Spring 2013
Edited by Jessica Bartek