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Magic Carpet Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet'

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Overview

The Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet') is a vibrant, low-maintenance deciduous shrub boasting colorful foliage and bright pink flowers. It matures at 2-3 feet high and wide, with leaves emerging red in spring, turning gold, and then russet. It thrives in zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to part shade. Ideal for borders, it provides continuous interest from spring to fall and attracts butterflies. Prune lightly for shape.

Sun FullWater Medium, Very LowZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Alpine
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — It matures at 2-3 feet high and wide, with leaves emerging red in spring, turning gold, and then russet
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — is a vibrant and versatile deciduous shrub well-suited for small garden spaces and accent plantingsMagic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — Ideal for borders, it provides continuous interest from spring to fall and attracts butterfliesMagic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — scientific name Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — low-maintenance deciduous shrub boasting colorful foliage and bright pink flowersMagic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — It thrives in zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — It matures at 2-3 feet high and wide, with leaves emerging red in spring, turning gold, and then russet
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — is a vibrant and versatile deciduous shrub well-suited for small garden spaces and accent plantings
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — Ideal for borders, it provides continuous interest from spring to fall and attracts butterflies
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — scientific name Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — low-maintenance deciduous shrub boasting colorful foliage and bright pink flowers
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — It thrives in zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to part shade
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