Magic Carpet Spriea

Clusters of small pink flowers contrast with bright gold mature foliage that turns rich russet red in fall.

Magic carpet spriea.

Walbuma commonly sold under the trade name magic carpet was bred by david r. A neat compact mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves. Full sun brings out the brightest colors so give it a sunny spot. In late spring to early summer flat sprays of small bright pink flowers grace the tips of its branches.

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 spiraea japonica walbuma sku 7157. 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. It was selected from third generation seedlings of self pollinated spiraea japonica goldflame.

Magic carpet spirea is an outstanding landscape plant perfect for foundation plantings and included in patio plantings. This extraordinary combination of colors will brighten and enhance any landscape. What is magic carpet spirea. Once it s established in your yard it becomes drought tolerant.

The luminous foliage turns rich russet red in the fall. Tristam of walberton nursery in west sussex england. Walbuma is a compact and spreading shrub with terminal clusters of small bright pink flowers.