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Travellers Joy Clematis vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Clematis virginiana

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Travellers Joy Clematis
Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Traveller's Joy Clematis is a species of flowering plant that is native to North America. This plant produces vines which are quite aggressive and can climb to heights of 10-20 feet. Traveller's Joy produces white flowers between July and September and typically grows on the edge of forests, moist slopes, fence rows and on streambanks.

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.

Travellers Joy Clematis Quick Facts

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low

Toxicity: leaves are toxic

Fall colour: orange to red
Flowers: white, fragrant
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: devils darning needles, devils hair, leather flower, love vine, travelers joy, virginia virgins bower, virgins bower, wild hops, woodbine