Spiraea Magic Carpet Pink

Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’ Pink is atrue color-shifter for the garden, this compact, mounding shrub is prized for its dramatic foliage and vibrant blooms. It begins the spring with russet-orange shoots that mature into bright gold leaves, providing a stunning backdrop for the clusters of deep neon-pink flowers that emerge in early summer. Tough, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant, its the perfect “set it and forget it” plant for adding year-round brightness to borders and walkways.

• Foliage: Multi-colored; transitions from orange-bronze to gold to red.

• Flowers: Dense clusters of vibrant neon-pink blossoms in early to mid-summer.

• Growth: Compact and mounding; typically 1.52′ tall and 23′ wide.

• Light: Full sun is essential for the brightest gold foliage and most prolific pink blooms.

• Water: Average water needs; once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.

• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types; prefers well-drained conditions.

• Hardiness: Very hardy; USDA Zones 38.

• Pro Tip: Deadhead (remove) spent pink flowers to encourage a potential second flush of blooms and keep the golden foliage looking tidy.