Pruning guide
How to prune spiraea 'magic carpet'
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning spiraea 'magic carpet' — FAQ
When should I prune spiraea 'magic carpet'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does spiraea 'magic carpet' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune spiraea 'magic carpet' mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune spiraea 'magic carpet'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.