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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea is a low maintenance shrub with a dwarf, rounded form. In spring and summer rosy pink blooms emerge against green foliage. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Anthony Waterer Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Due to its compact form, minimal pruning is required.

MANCHURIAN LILAC (KOREAN LILAC) QUICK FACTS

ANTHONY WATERER SPIRAEA QUICK FACTS

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: orange to red
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low





Other Names: korean lilac