Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
Low-growing and utterly lovely
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
- A very compact and low growing deciduous shrub
- Leaves open fiery red and mature to a golden yellow. Clusters of deep pink five-petalled flowers appear in summer
- Plant in full sun or partial shade, in beds and borders or patio pots
- Grows to only 10-50cm tall, spreading to between 50-100cm depending on pruning
- Hardy, low maintenance perennial plant with no pest or disease issues
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators certification
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' is a low-growing shrub that usually reaches a height of 0.5 to 0.6 metres and a spread of 0.6 to 0.9 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' prefers moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures down to -20°C throughout the UK.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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