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monstera magic plant pink Magic Carpet Spirea – Plant DetectivesMagic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma') Magic Carpet Spirea is a compact, mounded shrub that keeps landscape beds bright and colorful from spring through fall. New growth starts in warm red and orange tones, then matures to golden yellow foliage that holds well through summer. In early to mid summer, clusters of rosy pink flowers add another layer of color and bring in pollinators. It stays manageable, performs reliably in sun, and is an easy
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma')
Magic Carpet Spirea is a compact, mounded shrub that keeps landscape beds bright and colorful from spring through fall. New growth starts in warm red and orange tones, then matures to golden yellow foliage that holds well through summer. In early to mid summer, clusters of rosy pink flowers add another layer of color and bring in pollinators. It stays manageable, performs reliably in sun, and is an easy way to add long-season interest without constant upkeep.
Distinctive Features
This Japanese spirea is known for its strong foliage progression, with vivid red new growth transitioning to bright golden yellow leaves that create a clean, high-contrast look in mixed plantings. Flat-topped flower clusters bloom in rosy pink shades during summer, and a light trim after the first flush can encourage additional bloom and fresh foliage color. The habit is dense and low mounded, making it especially effective for edging and mass plantings. Fall color often shifts toward orange and red tones, extending the show into cooler weather.
Growing Conditions
- Sun: Full sun for best foliage color and flowering, with part sun tolerated.
- Soil: Average, well-drained soil, adaptable to many garden soils when drainage is reasonable.
- Water: Medium moisture, water regularly to establish, then water during extended dry periods as needed.
- USDA Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8.
- Mature Size: Typically 1.5 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
- Habit: Dense, compact, and low mounded.
- Bloom Season: Early to mid summer.
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Use as a low focal point where the red-to-gold foliage shift can lead the front of a sunny bed and hold attention all season.
- Edging: Line walkways and bed fronts for a tidy border that stays compact and colorful.
- Mass Planting: Plant in drifts to create a bright, uniform ribbon of foliage with summer bloom accents.
- Foundation Planting: Place along foundations where a low mound adds structure without blocking windows.
- Mixed Borders: Combine with dark evergreens, purple foliage shrubs, or blue-toned perennials to sharpen contrast and add depth.
Low Maintenance Care
- Pruning: Shear lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth, maintain a tight mound, and promote repeat bloom in many settings.
- Renewal: In late winter to early spring, remove a few older stems at the base to refresh vigor and keep the plant full.
- Watering: Water consistently during the first growing season, then water during prolonged drought to reduce stress.
- Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring only if needed, because excess fertility can reduce flowering and loosen habit.
- Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds, keeping mulch pulled back from the stems.
Why Choose Magic Carpet Spirea?
- Season-Long Foliage Color: New growth starts red and orange, then matures to bright gold for summer.
- Rosy Pink Bloom: Summer flower clusters add another layer of color and support pollinators.
- Compact Habit: Low mounded form fits borders, foundations, and small-space landscapes.
- Strong Fall Finish: Foliage often shifts to orange and red tones as the season cools.
- Easy Maintenance: Simple trimming and basic watering keep it tidy and reliable year after year.
Magic Carpet Spirea is a practical way to bring bright foliage, summer bloom, and a warm fall finish into one compact shrub. Pair it with darker companions to make the gold foliage pop, or repeat it in groups for a clean, unified look. With sun, decent drainage, and quick seasonal pruning, it stays dense, colorful, and dependable.
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★★★★★ 5
Great toy for dispensing dinner!
Color: Purple, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
This is one of my puppy's favorite toys! We always try to use toys to dispense his meals, but many of them become too easy for him. Kongs take no time at all to empty. This one seems to provide much more of a challenge, mostly due to the three different sizes of compartments and openings. He'll empty the largest compartment fairly quickly, but the small one almost always has a piece or two of kibble that he just can't get out. This helps to keep him interested in the toy throughout the day.
We use a large breed dog food with larger sized kibble which helps to add to the challenge. The fact that this bounces erratically and doesn't roll smoothly makes it difficult for my dog to develop a method for emptying it quickly. With some other toys, like the Kong Wobbler, he quickly learns to just push it around with his nose. This toy makes him work much harder!
The construction of this toy is very sturdy. We usually feed one meal a day in this, and it's held up well to heavy chewing. I (and my roommates) appreciate that it's made of softer plastic which doesn't make as much noise on the hardwood floors as some of his other toys. The prongs on the openings can be cut to adjust the difficulty, which is nice if you're using different sized kibble or treats. It is a little harder to fill than other toys, but still not terribly difficult.
Overall I've had a great experience with all the PetSafe toys I've tried, and this one is one of the very best!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Great chew toys!
Color: Purple, Size: Medium (Pack of 1), Color: Purple, Size: Medium (Pack of 1)
Keenan LOVES this toy! He will play with it all day. Running around the house, chasing as it bounces in different directions. And he'll be so content chewing on it for long periods of time. It makes an annoying sound when he chews, but I can live with it if it's keeping him entertained. This is the second purple rubber toy from this brand that I've purchased, the other being the squirrel one, which was his favorite until I purchased this for Christmas. They are super durable, his squirrel is still going strong. Even without putting food/treats inside, these are great toys for dogs that enjoy the softer rubber type chew toys. My only con is that it's a little big for him. He weighs 70lbs and I got the medium. It's fine but he has a hard time carrying it because of its size/shape, and he can't catch it when I toss it to him. Think I'm gonna buy the small size to see if it's any better.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Love this toy for meals
Color: Purple, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
This toy is phenomenal for use as a slow feeder!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Durable, interesting, but not my dog's favorite.
Color: Purple, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
This is a pretty cool treat dispensing toy; the rubber it's made from is very thick and durable, and the irregular shape of it makes it more interesting for the dog.
The opening of each compartment has little strips inside that makes the toy dispense treats pretty randomly. You can also snip them so they're shorter, to dispense treats easier. I snipped all of them in my toy, because my dog was having a hard time getting treats out, and I adjusted them several times to where now it's almost too easy to get the treats out. I just couldn't find a happy medium, and of course once you've cut them, you can't uncut them.
The only real down side to this toy is that it collects dog fur and can get pretty gross pretty fast. Most of my dog's other toys stay relatively clean when she's using them, but between the material and the pattern and whatnot on the outside, this toy is just a gunk magnet. Fur collects in the little dips between "barnacles" and clings to the slots on the outside of the toy. My dog doesn't really mind, obviously, but I think it's a little gross. ;D My dog for whatever reason favors most of her other toys over this one; even when this is the only toy that still has treats left in it, she'll often ignore it. It's a very high quality toy, though.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Durable and Fun Diversion!
Color: Purple, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
At first I was a bit concerned as the toy is made of a fairly pliable rubber so I worried that my vizsla, who destroys most of his toys rather quickly, would destroy this one within hours. Luckily, I was able to quickly teach him that it's much more fun to carry and kick around, then to gnaw.
So far it's been over a month that I've actually left this on the floor, and it shows very little signs of damage. Some treats have made a perpetual home in the large and medium sides of the toy, and it keeps him interested from time to time, as he'll just randomly pick it up and start kicking it around, or bring it to me in hopes of a game of fetch or a treat reload.
One thing that definitely helped him fall in love with it was that I immediately (after washing) placed a variety of sizes of his favorite treats in the different globes. Some (kibble-sized) treats fell out easily and taught him that this was indeed a rewarding toy to play with, others took a little kicking and dropping, and some remain until they start to break apart from enough bouncing and licking, which keeps his attention.
We have the large (for a 40-lb dog) and it suits him well as he can get his mouth around even the largest of the globes to carry it, while it has about a zero percent change of becoming a choking hazard, unless a piece breaks off, which seems unlikely so far.
One does have to be somewhat careful playing fetch in the house, as it bounces somewhat unpredictably and has a bit of heft to it.
Very pleasantly surprised to find that the rubber actually smells good, somewhat like bubble gum, as opposed to some other rubber toys that reek of chemicals.
Overall, very happy with the durability, safety, and fun of this one, and wouldn't hesitate to replace it with the exact item if it is ever lost or damaged.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014