.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Magic Carpet' Japanese Spirea Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet' Description This low-growing deciduous shrub features vibrant, bright green foliage that covers its mounded form. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, pinkish-white flowers that attract pollinators and add a delicate fragrance. Its compact size makes it ideal for border edges, rock gardens, or container planting, providing year-round interest with minimal maintenance. Suggested Uses Perfect for borders, rock gardens, ground covers, and container gardening. Its compact growth makes it suitable for small spaces and urban landscapes, adding color and texture with ease. Plant Details Botanical Name: Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' Common Name: Magic Carpet Japanese Spirea Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous, dense, and finely textured Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: Lightly fragrant Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Other shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, especially during the first growing season. Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Winter Care: Apply mulch in colder zones to protect roots from freezing. Planting Depth: Plant with the root ball level with soil surface. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Minimal; benefits from mulching and occasional watering during dry spells.
