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Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma'

Also Known As

  • Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
  • Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363 plant details

Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse, gold and red foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold and red
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, cottage garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, lean and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Spiraea is a small, clean, compact mound with new red leaves. It has clusters of small pink flowers that contrast great with the bright golden mature leaves.
Rosy Pink flowers, multi-colored foliage, yellow & rosy tones. Prune to keep smaller. Zones 4-9. PBR
This colorful spirea that makes a nice low hedge. In our spring garden, it's coral-red leaf buds appear in April, echoing the buds of a nearby 'Katsura'' Japanese Maple. Rose-pink flowers follow. Cut back in early spring to keep compact at 18".
A low-growing spirea with inspiring foliage, chartreuse through summer but with rusty red new growth in spring and clusters of rose-pink flowers in late spring. To only 2-3' tall x 2' wide, these create a color contrast or accent in the garden. Can be used in floral arrangements as well. Sun to part shade in any soil with average summer water. Can be cut back to 6" in late winter to maintain density and shape. Frost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 4.

Gardening facts about Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363 plant

How to Grow Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet PP9363

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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