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. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 1' - 2' Spread: 2’ - 3' Spacing: 2.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Summer, Fall 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
