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Mock Orange vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

Philadelphus coronarius

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Anthony Waterer Spiraea
Mock Orange

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.

Mock Orange is an ornamental shrub known for its fragrant, white flowers. The scent is often described as orange-like with a hint of jasmine. Attractive to pollinators, hummingbirds, and humans alike.

Mock Orange is highly versatile, and can be used as an ornamental shrub, either alone or as a hedge. It is well suited for streambank stabilization and riparian zone restoration, due to its ability to grow in low, moist areas as well as those that are high and dry. Lewis Mock Orange also has the capability of being used in soil bioengineering projects such as live staking.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


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


Other Names: english dogwood