Magic Carpet Spirea Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Magic Carpet Spirea is a striking shrub that can turn golden yellow in the summer. It has small flowers in a very contrasting pink color and is ideal for small gardens. This shrub can grow to a height of 1-2 feet, making it suitable for borders, foundations, and city parks.
Common Name |
Magic Carpet Spirea
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet 'Walbuma'
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Genus
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Spiraea
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Magic Carpet Spirea Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Magic Carpet Spirea.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Magic Carpet Spirea needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Magic Carpet Spirea needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Magic Carpet Spirea Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Magic Carpet Spirea to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
41°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Magic Carpet Spirea to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Magic Carpet Spirea Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Magic Carpet Spirea. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Magic Carpet Spirea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Magic Carpet Spirea Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Magic Carpet Spirea plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Magic Carpet Spirea toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Magic Carpet Spirea Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Magic Carpet Spirea, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Magic Carpet Spirea Native Region |
Find out where the Magic Carpet Spirea plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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