Rosy Lights Rhododendron (Azalea) vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea - TreeTime.ca

Rosy Lights Rhododendron (Azalea) vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

Rhododendron x Rosy Lights

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Anthony Waterer Spiraea
Rosy Lights Rhododendron (Azalea)

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.

Rosy Lights Rhododendron is the next flowering, deciduous shrub you need in your garden. It is incredibly cold hardy and produces fragrant, bright pink blooms in late spring. Pruning is recommended after the flowers are finished to control the size and shape of this shrub.

Try Rosy Lights Rhododendron when planning your next hedge/screen, or plant it on its own as a striking accent plant. Part of the Northern Lights Series.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Rosy Lights Rhododendron (Azalea) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: All parts of a rhododendron bush, including the leaves, stems and blooms, are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Fall colour: orange to red
Fall colour: Maroon
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Flowers: large, pink
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no