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

If you are a shade gardener

'Goatee' is a very floriferous cultivar with creamy white blooms in early to midsummer

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

clumping foliage produces a softening effect in the rock garden

and long blooming season from spring into summer

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