Spiraea b. 'Anthony Waterer' (Japanese Spirea) pathway If you are a shade

If you are a shade gardener

and long blooming season from spring into summer

In summer white star-shaped flowers top golden yellow variegated foliage and in fall the foliage becomes orange and red

Astilbes can effectively brighten the shade garden for three months as long as even moisture is available

drought-tolerant

Spiraea b. 'Anthony Waterer' (Japanese Spirea) pathway If you are a shadeSpirea offers a natural look in the shrub border and it can also be used as a low hedge or in foundation plantings. Flat topped flower clusters in late spring to mid summer are dark pink and then fade to light pink on the 3 4' tall foliage. A light trim will remove spent blooms and may encourage a re bloom. Foliage emerges reddish purple in spring, changing to green and then red in fall. Plant 36" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial