Low spreading shrub with gold leaves, red-tipped new growth and pink flower clusters

Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'

2 Gallon
$62.99
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Low spreading shrub with gold leaves, red-tipped new growth and pink flower clusters
  • Low spreading shrub with gold leaves, red-tipped new growth and pink flower clusters
  • Low spreading shrub with gold leaves, red-tipped new growth and pink flower clusters
Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'
Shrub · Zones 4–8
Spiraea × bumalda (S. japonica)

Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'

$62.99
Size2 Gallon
The short version

A shrub for full sun or part sun.

Bee-friendly. The bees use it.

Zones 4–8Full sun · Part sunModerate waterNot pet-safe
Stock
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Promise
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Spacing and size

3 ft apart.

Full growing guide
The story

Three colors on one shrub.

New growth emerges russet-red and settles into bright gold, with flat clusters of pink flowers on top in late spring. A low, spreading shrub that stays in its lane.

Light

Full sun for the best color; part shade turns it lime-green.

Water

Water weekly the first season, then in dry spells.

Planting

Plant in spring or fall with the root ball level with the soil.

Foliage and flower color on a small shrub that asks very little.

The facts
Size1–3 ft tall, 3–4 ft wideShowLate spring to early summerLightFull sun, Part sunZones4–8WaterAverageGood forBee-friendly, Deer-resistant, DroughtPetsNot pet-safe; keep out of reach
Full growing guide: feeding, pruning, the year, troubleshooting →
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