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Magic Carpet spiraea is a beautiful, compact, and low-maintenance ornamental flowering shrub. This early bloomer welcomes us in spring with cheerful pink flowers and dense foliage. Its small stature and versatility make it every gardener’s dream! Learn more on Gardener's Path. #ornamentals #spirea #gardenerspath

Then you get yellow-to-lime leaves with a touch of pink on the tips. Also lovely.

I've never been a fan of spirea. When I hear the name, what comes to mind is one of the big, sprawling bridal veil varieties (Spirea cantoniensis, S. prunifolia, or S. x vanhouttei). These plants produce masses of white flowers in spring that, to me, smell unpleasantly musty. I don't want to be around them. But there is a mound form of spirea (Spirea japonica) that has won me over. There are several plants in this group, many of which stay below 3' tall, all with striking foliage. Cultivars…

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When it comes to low-maintenance plants and flowers, it's all about bringing your landscaping in harmony with nature. We asked garden and landscape experts based in different areas of the U.S. to share their favorite low-maintenance outdoor plants that you can plant and forget.

Your Guide to Spirea: Long-lasting flowers, clean foliage and good fall color are just some of the reasons to grow a spirea in your garden!

Fuss free and fast-growing Spirea shrubs add spring or summer flowering charm to any garden or landscape.

By Russell M. Gullo One of the most common concerns we hear at the garden center is that shrubs will get too large and outgrow the space they are planted in. While this is certainly true of some plants, there are many options that will stay small, are low-maintenance, and provide years of beauty and curb appeal to