Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet
$37.99
Spiraea japonica Walbuma forms a low, spreading mound of red new leaves that turn gold beneath bright pink summer corymbs.
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Description
Red new leaves and bright pink summer flowers give Spiraea japonica Walbuma a vivid, layered color display. The foliage turns gold in sun, remains greener in shade, and finishes in russet-red and orange tones in fall.
This compact, spreading shrub reaches about 1 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Its low mound fits border edges, rock gardens, urban spaces, and patio containers, while the flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Grow it outdoors in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Full sun produces the brightest foliage color. Water when the upper soil dries, feed before new growth begins in spring, and prune in late winter or early spring if needed.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet, Spiraea japonica Walbuma (Magic Carpet), Spiraea x bumalda Walbuma |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Butterfly-Friendly, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant 75 cm apart in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, feed before spring growth, and prune in late winter if needed. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Magic Carpet Spirea |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23025855, SPIJAMC0002G, SPIJAMC0003G, 201909975, 201961109, 202066344, 160073, 79713, 83362 |
| Usps | Red new leaves turn gold beneath bright pink summer corymbs., Use this low, spreading shrub as border edging or in containers., Full sun and well-drained soil produce the brightest foliage color. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Aphids, leaf rollers, and scale may occur. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot, fire blight, powdery mildew, and root rot may occur. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to early spring if needed; remove faded flower clusters to encourage rebloom. |
| Watering instructions | Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, especially at first. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun to partial shade; full sun gives the brightest color. |
| Common Name | Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet |