Plant profile
A great new dark foliage Spiraea from the breeder of Magic Carpet, Plumtastic combines super foliage colour with stunning flowers.
Origin: Bred in the UK
Protection Status: EU PVR applied for
Variety Name: Spiraea japonica WALPLUM
Benefits of using this variety
- Very dark plum red young growth. New foliage produced throughout the summer.
- Heads of magenta flowers.
- Outstanding disease resistance.
- Compact bushy habit - larger than Magic Carpet, but smaller than Anthony Waterer.
- Extremely cold hardy.
Characteristics
- Height: 60cm when mature.
- Width: 50cm
- Flowering time: May and June
- Foliage: dark plum red, fades to deep green. Great autumn colour.
- Habit: dense, compact and bushy.
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Suggested Varieties
You may find these plants useful for similar applications, or as great planting partners alongside the Plumtastic.
Spiraea Walberton’s® Magic Carpet
Brachyglottis Walberton’s® Silver Dormouse
