Magic Carpet Shrub

Medium to fast.

Magic carpet shrub.

A neat compact mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves. Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica magic carpet is a colorful rounded shrub that fits almost anywhere in the landscape. 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. Magic carpet spirea flowering shrub is ideal for borders containers cutting gardens or groundcover.

Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 this compact shrub reaches an average size of 18 to 24 inches tall by 24 inches wide and requires full sun exposure. Home plant catalog magic carpet yellow mecardonia. If you want a color show all season long try this easy care rounded plant. The luminous foliage turns rich russet red in the fall.

What is magic carpet spirea. Early spring flowers are pink and cover the plant over a long period. In late spring to early summer flat sprays of small bright pink flowers grace the tips of its branches. Clusters of small pink flowers contrast with bright gold mature foliage that turns rich russet red in fall.

You ll love how easy it is to grow this little shrub. It was selected from third generation seedlings of self pollinated spiraea japonica goldflame. Foliage turns a rich russet color in the fall adding seasonal interest to your landscape. Magic carpet spirea is a flowering shrub of the genus spireae which consists of 80 100 plants mainly shrubs.

To deadhead your magic carpet variety wait until the blooms begin to die back in summer. This pretty shrub is actually one tough little plant. Bright gold foliage is accented with striking red leaf tips. 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.

Tough durable and loaded with bright yellow flowers all season long. Magic carpet spirea spiraea japonica walbuma sku 7157. Low spreading habit is ideal filler or groundcover. Walbuma is a compact and spreading shrub with terminal clusters of small bright pink flowers.

Magic carpet is regarded as a low maintenance plant but benefits from pruning to rejuvenate its growth and to maintain its appearance. Spirea shrubs also require deadheading throughout the spring or summer to ensure a continuous show of blooms. In autumn foliage changes to russet tones that retain their beauty to the holidays. Magic carpet yellow mecardonia mecardonia hybrida sakmec002 plant patent 24 515.

Tristam of walberton nursery in west sussex england. Home plant catalog magic carpet spirea. Walbuma commonly sold under the trade name magic carpet was bred by david r. Perfect for experienced gardeners.

Award winning three season dwarf shrub that offers vibrant foliage and flower color. Neat compact mound produces vibrant red new leaves that mature to bright gold contrasting with clusters of small pink flowers.