Dwarf Spirea Magic Carpet
Use this dwarf flowering shrub for a low informal edging or hedge.
Dwarf spirea magic carpet. Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica walbuma sku 7157. What is magic carpet spirea. The luminous foliage turns rich russet red in the fall. It is a variety of spirea japonica the species native to japan and china thought this variety sometimes called walbuma spirea is the selection made in england.
Bursting out in color spiraea japonica magic carpet walbuma japanese spirea is a low growing deciduous shrub with brilliant red leaves in spring maturing to golden yellow as the summer progresses. Height 1 2 width 1 2. It adds texture and contrast. Using the magic carpet in the landscape magic carpet spirea is the perfect choice to fill in borders or flower beds.
Magic carpet spirea is a flowering shrub of the genus spireae which consists of 80 100 plants mainly shrubs. Department of agriculture zones 4 to 8 is a summer bloomer that needs pruning in early spring. Add pink flowers for early summer beauty. A dwarf spirea with vibrant red leaf tips above a backdrop of bright golden foliage.
This extraordinary combination of colors will brighten and enhance any landscape. Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica walbuma brightens a garden with rosy pink flowers set against a background of bright yellow green leaves. It features bright golden to lime green foliage with vibrant red leaf tips. In late spring to early summer flat sprays of small bright pink flowers grace the tips of its branches.
A neat compact mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves. This pretty shrub is actually one tough little plant. Department of agriculture climate zones 9 and 10. Hardy down to zone 4 the magic carpet is a versatile little shrub that will serve well in your garden.
Magic carpet spirea general information. You ll love how easy it is to grow this little shrub. Cluster of deep pink flowers add to the colorful display in the summer. Looking for an attractive dwarf spirea.
The magic carpet spirea is just the thing for you. Magic carpet is regarded as a low maintenance plant but benefits from pruning to rejuvenate its growth and to maintain its appearance. If you want a color show all season long try this easy care rounded plant. Perfect for experienced gardeners.
Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica magic carpet is a colorful rounded shrub that fits almost anywhere in the landscape. Some species of spirea require earlier pruning but the magic carpet cultivar hardy from u s. Dwarf spirea shrubs form spreading mounds covered with flower clusters in summer and early fall.