Magic Carpet Spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma'
SKU
07157
A neat, compact, mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves. Clusters of small pink flowers contrast with bright gold mature foliage that turns rich russet red in fall. This extraordinary combination of colors will brighten and enhance any landscape. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | spy-REE-ah juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The S. japonica clan is a large group of ornamental shrubs that fall into the Rose Family. It's named for the European species from the Greek speria or wreath attesting to its whip like growths bearing white flowers worn at weddings. But the Japonicas came about far later and first identified by Carl Thunberg, among the earliest western plant hunters to botanize Japan. However, plants were not introduced to the West until about 1870. Native Spiraeas of Europe were well known as the source of white flowered wreaths worn by country brides in spring weddings. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing compact mound; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This is an exceptional low growing shrub to brighten and fill in skimpy beds and borders. Guaranteed to add zest to any foundation planting scheme. Use to flesh out contrast at the lawn's edge. Neaten up in front of old shrubs with bare legs. Line them up along driveway or sidewalk for cheerful curb appeal. Sets nicely into foreground of woodlands to bring light to a shaded background. Even works well with spare modern designs needing vividly colored foliage with some seasonal change. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Barberry (Berberis); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms after flowering. Often grows larger than average in highly fertile soils; may be pruned heavily to maintain size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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