Spirea Magic Carpet Walbuma

Magic carpet spirea is a flowering shrub of the genus spireae which consists of 80 100 plants mainly shrubs.

Spirea magic carpet walbuma.

Walbuma commonly sold under the trade name magic carpet was bred by david r. Tristam of walberton nursery in west sussex england. Other common names japanese spirea magic carpet. Walbuma is a compact and spreading shrub with terminal clusters of small bright pink flowers.

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. It was selected from third generation seedlings of self pollinated spiraea japonica goldflame. Charles il 60174 phone. Some species of spirea require earlier pruning but the magic carpet cultivar hardy from u s.

Synonyms spiraea walbuma. Spiraea japonica walbuma item 7157. Department of agriculture zones 4 to 8 is a summer bloomer that needs pruning in early spring. Genus spiraea are deciduous shrubs sometimes suckering with simple leaves and short racemes panicles or corymbs of small 5 petalled white or pink flowers in spring or summer.

In late spring to early summer flat sprays of small bright pink flowers grace the tips of its branches. Contact us street address. The luminous foliage turns rich russet red in the fall. Magic carpet is regarded as a low maintenance plant but benefits from pruning to rejuvenate its growth and to maintain its appearance.

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. Guaranteed to add zest to any foundation planting scheme. Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica walbuma sku 7157. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.

What is magic carpet spirea. This extraordinary combination of colors will brighten and enhance any landscape. Clusters of small pink flowers contrast with bright gold mature foliage that turns rich russet red in fall. A neat compact mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves.

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