Deciduous shrub. Produces new red foliage that initially turns golden yellow then green with age. In mid summer (June) clusters of tiny florets of mauve flowers appear. Max Height 70cm. Max Spread 70cm. Flowers June. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’
Deciduous shrub. Produces new red foliage that initially turns golden yellow then green with age. In mid summer (June) clusters of tiny florets of mauve flowers appear.
Additional information
| Generic | Spiraea |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Magic Carpet' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | Mauve |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 70cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 70cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, brown, yellow |
| Flowers From | June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Cut back hard when foliage loses bright colour |
| Border | Border, container |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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