Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H7-H5
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 50cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet' Overview
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' is also known by the common name Japanese spirea 'Magic Carpet'. It is a deciduous shrub species with a low-growing, bushy habit. Foliage is oval in shape and changes colour as it develops, leaves open red, then change to yellow, displaying red initial growth at every stage. Flowers are produced in summer and arranged in flat clusters, they are small and coloured deep pink.
How to propagate Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'
Cuttings
Softwood cuttings in summer.
Division
In spring or autumn.
Special features of Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'
Attractive leaves
Ground cover
Other uses of Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'
Ornamental, border, container, window-box, ground-cover. Summer interest.