Magic Carpet Spriea

Magic carpet spirea is an outstanding landscape plant perfect for foundation plantings and included in patio plantings.

Magic carpet spriea.

Tristam of walberton nursery in west sussex england. Full sun brings out the brightest colors so give it a sunny spot. Walbuma commonly sold under the trade name magic carpet was bred by david r. Department of agriculture zones 4 to 8 is a summer bloomer that needs pruning in early spring.

The luminous foliage turns rich russet red in the fall. Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica walbuma sku 7157. Once it s established in your yard it becomes drought tolerant. Walbuma is a compact and spreading shrub with terminal clusters of small bright pink flowers.

What is magic carpet spirea. In late spring to early summer flat sprays of small bright pink flowers grace the tips of its branches. This extraordinary combination of colors will brighten and enhance any landscape. 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.

Clusters of small pink flowers contrast with bright gold mature foliage that turns rich russet red in 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. A neat compact mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves.