Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') — Bushy

Overview

Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') is a bushy shrubs in the genus Spiraea, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.

About

Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. As a cultivar of Spiraea, it shares the genus's characteristic simple leaves and clusters of small, five-petaled flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This shrub thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. Suitable for a range of garden settings such as city, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by cuttings throughout much of the year.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Spiraea

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma')

Propagation: Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma')?

Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') need?

Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') hardy in the UK?

Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma') has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Spiraea japonica Walberton's Magic Carpet ('Walbuma')?

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.

More in the Spiraea genus

Browse all Spiraea →