Spiraea japonica - 'Magic Carpet'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Red Flowers (Summer), Golden Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Spiraea japonica cultivation notes: Birdal Wreath will flourish in a variety of garden soils but some struggle in very chalky soils. Preferring full sun, Spiraea's will also tolerate some shade but may produce less blossom as a result. Fully hardy this shrub will tolerate some exposure and taller up right varieties can be grown as a loose hedge or screen. Prune after flowering, removing older wood and spent flowers. Mulch occasionally to feed.

Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.


Common Missspellings: Spirea, Spyrea, Spiria, Spyria
Spiraea japonica - 'Magic Carpet'
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