Spirea japonica | Anthony Waterer Chrysanthemum Attractive to butterflies and bees

Attractive to butterflies and bees this Globe Thistle is easily divided every 3 to 4 years

Each cluster of flowers can have up to 15 flowers on it

It is a close relative to the Hibiscus family

Beautyberry as it is also known is a deciduous shrub with cuttable upright stems that bear clusters of small inconspicuous flowers in violet pinky shades which are loved by bees and butterflies that are followed by clusters of bright glossy magenta coloured berries - a favourite of florists for arrangements

Spirea japonica | Anthony Waterer Chrysanthemum Attractive to butterflies and beesThis beautiful old fashioned shrub is a compact mound of attractive delicate willowy purplish red leaves in spring changing to blue green in colour as summer progresses. In autumn, the leaves are vibrant shades of yellow and reddish purple and then it loses its leaves over the winter. In spring to midsummer, domed sprays of deep rosy pink flowers sit atop the branches of blue green foliage. Heat tolerant this is an excellent choice of shrub for the