Magic Carpet Spirea is a compact spreading deciduous shrub with oval sharp-toothed foliage that emerges red and matures to various shades of gold depending on the amount of sun before turning russet in fall. Flat-topped clusters of bright pink flowers cover the plant throughout summer to mid fall. Best color in full sun and well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Maiden Grass, Rose
IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0
