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Spirea Magic Carpet Plant - 7.5Ltr Pot

£2999
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Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’ – Japanese Spirea – 7.5 Litre Pot

Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’ is a colourful deciduous shrub with vibrant pink summer flowers and foliage that changes through the seasons. Supplied in a 7.5 litre pot, its low, spreading habit makes it an attractive choice for sunny borders and mixed planting schemes.

Key Features

  • Rich pink summer flowers bring bright seasonal colour to borders.

  • Bronzed-gold spring foliage creates a striking early display.

  • Yellow summer leaves with reddish-orange tones provide colourful contrast.

  • Low, spreading, dome-shaped growth adds shape and texture to planting schemes.

  • Pollinator-friendly flowers encourage visiting bees and other beneficial insects.

  • Thrives in full sun, making it ideal for bright, open borders.

Product Description

Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’ offers a changing display of foliage colour, beginning with bronzed-gold new growth in spring. As the season progresses, the leaves turn yellow while retaining reddish-orange tones, creating a lively mix of warm shades.

Clusters of rich pink flowers appear in summer, standing out against the golden foliage. Its low, spreading dome provides a pleasing contrast to upright plants and works well towards the front of mixed borders or planted in groups for a broader sweep of colour.

This deciduous shrub grows best in full sun, where its foliage colour can be fully appreciated. Allow space for its spreading shape to develop, and combine it with contrasting green foliage or summer-flowering perennials for a colourful display.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’

  • Common name: Japanese spirea

  • Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub

  • Pot size: 7.5 litres

  • Habit: Low, spreading and dome-shaped

  • Eventual size: Approximately 1m, depending on growing conditions

  • Spring foliage: Bronzed-gold

  • Summer foliage: Yellow with reddish-orange tones

  • Flower colour: Rich pink

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Position: Full sun

  • Soil: Moist but well-drained soil

  • Garden uses: Sunny borders, mixed planting schemes and group planting

  • Wildlife value: Flowers attract pollinating insects

  • Growth: Rate and eventual size vary with planting position and conditions

  • Seasonal variation: Flowers, foliage and appearance may differ from photographs on delivery, depending on the season

  • Delivery restriction: Unfortunately, we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun to encourage strong foliage colour and flowering.

  • Water regularly while establishing, especially during dry spells.

  • Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogged conditions.

  • Apply mulch in spring to help retain moisture, keeping it clear of the stems.

  • Prune in early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth.

  • Remove faded flower heads to keep the plant looking tidy.

Bring warm foliage colour and bright summer flowers to your borders with Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’.

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Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

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How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.