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Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'-Compact Shrub-Vibrant Foliage and Blooms 2 Gallon

Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'-Compact Shrub-Vibrant Foliage and Blooms 2 Gallon

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Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

Description

Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet' is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its vibrant foliage and stunning summer blooms. The new leaves emerge with a rich red hue, transitioning to a golden yellow, and are complemented by clusters of pink flowers in the summer. This plant is a favorite for adding color and texture to gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a colorful accent in mixed beds. It is also suitable for container gardening and can be used to attract pollinators to your garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Magic Carpet' / 'Walbuma' Japanese Spirea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 1-2 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 2 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base in colder climates to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Regular deadheading of spent blooms can encourage more flowering.
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