Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Japanese spiraea 'Magic Carpet'® (Spiraea japonica) is a compact small shrub that produces pink flowers. They appear from July to August. The Japanese spiraea 'Magic Carpet'® also has lanceolate, yellow-green leaves. The yellow-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea bumalda 'Magic Carpet'®.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * yellow-red shoots

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese spiraea 'Magic Carpet'® are yellow-green, lanceolate, alternate. Yellow-red shoots. Japanese spiraea 'Magic Carpet'® turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese spiraea 'Magic Carpet'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese spiraea 'Magic Carpet'® is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The pink flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Tubs, hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden, bed edging