Japanese spiraea 'Walbuma'

Spiraea japonica

How to grow Japanese spiraea 'Walbuma'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Generally disease and pest free.

Prune back hard in early spring before new growth starts or in late winter to keep compact and keep good foliage.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Walbuma is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Walbuma from seed

Take softwood cuttings from mid spring to mid summer.

Transplanting Walbuma

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Walbuma is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Walbuma

Walbuma Patent Information

P.P.# 9363
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

Walbuma folklore & trivia

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Bred by David Tristram at Walburton Nursery in West Sussex, England.

Other Names for Japanese spiraea 'Walbuma'

Magic Carpet