Yes, I really do! There are several different varieties—Goldflame, Little Princess and Magic
Carpet, to name just a few—and I have most of them here at Bon Bon Acres. They are hardy deciduous shrubs that require
little love and attention yet delight with an array of vivid colors throughout
the year.
In 2003, I planted seven Magic Carpets around the gazebo and they have done wonderfully—until the last two severe drought years. Alas, the extended summers of high temps and no rain took their toll but this recent brutal winter really wreaked havoc with my beloved bushes—especially the ones facing west. Helping them to recover is a two-step process: today, a severe prune back; tomorrow, Miracle-Gro.
In 2003, I planted seven Magic Carpets around the gazebo and they have done wonderfully—until the last two severe drought years. Alas, the extended summers of high temps and no rain took their toll but this recent brutal winter really wreaked havoc with my beloved bushes—especially the ones facing west. Helping them to recover is a two-step process: today, a severe prune back; tomorrow, Miracle-Gro.
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| Magic Carpet Spirea after receiving the shrub's equivalent of a Heinie. |
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